Dental Hygienist Job Description

MPHC needs Dental Hygienists who can build trust and long-term relationships with our young patients. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you also have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient

Requirements

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene
• Actively engaged in dental hygiene practice for at least 500 hours in each of the 2 years immediately preceding the Affiliated Practice Relationship
• Have held and active dental hygiene license for
• At least 5 years OR at least 3 years and hold a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene
• Complete12 hours of continuing education in the following areas to be included in the already required 54 hours:
• 4 hours in medical emergencies
• 8 hours in two of the following: pediatric, special health care needs, preventive dentistry, or public health community-based dentistry
• Valid license to practice
• Spanish a definite plus