Dental Hygienist

The dental hygienist provides support to facilitate the assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, and treatment of patient.
Performs clinical examination of teeth and surrounding tissues and records findings and treatment plan in electronic dental record.
? Removes hard and soft deposits and stains from teeth.
? Applies fluoride varnish. Applies pit and fissure sealant
? Provides patient instruction and counseling regarding oral hygiene and proper nutrition and dietary issues.
? Exposes radiographs and files in digital patient database.
? Consistently performs correct periodontal charting, and gives correct recommendations and treatment plans to periodontal patients.
? Performs duties of expanded duty dental assistant when required