For over 50 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients.

To provide preventative dental care to school-aged children in grades K-8 while at the school based health centers and to patients of all ages while in the dental clinic.

This position follows the ten-month school year with the hygienist also providing service in the dental suite at specific times.

Duties and responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will work with portable dental equipment when in the designated school based health centers.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, sealant application, fluoride application, x-rays and referrals.
• Obtaining an oral health assessment for each child as mandated by the state.
• Providing oral health education to students, their families and the community at large.
• Providing detailed documentation of all pertinent patient demographic information.
• Being responsible for the set-up, care and maintenance of portable dental equipment.
• Adhering to all departmental policies and procedures
• Complying to and implementing all infection control guidelines.
• Supporting operational and quality improvement initiatives as assigned
• Maintaining a positive working environment among peers and all school faculty.
• Completing other tasks and duties as assigned by the Dental Health Program Manager and/or Dental Director.
• Completing all required organizational trainings in a timely fashion.