What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at OVP Healthcare?
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.
disease. Feels lymph nodes under patients chin to detect swelling or tenderness that
could indicate the presence of oral cancer.
for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
patients or the general public.
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
dental hygiene
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