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Dental Hygienist - OVP Health Care - Las Vegas, NV

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
Las Vegas, NV
Job Description

The Dental Hygienist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. The position also educates patients on oral hygiene, takes and develops x-rays, and applies fluoride or sealants. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of
gums using dental instruments.

Examines gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum
disease. Feels lymph nodes under patients chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer.

Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
Exposes and develops x-ray film.
Records and reviews patient medical histories. Charts conditions of decay and disease
for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.

Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilizes dental instruments.
Provides clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of
patients or the general public.

Other duties may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree or the successful completion of a recognized vocational program in
dental hygiene

State license required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by and employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.JOB DESCRIPTION

Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds.
Prolonged periods of standing, leaning and bending.tion

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Posted 16 days ago
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