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Dental Hygienists perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, and work with Dentists to provide guidance, education, and treatment plans for patients.
Successful Dental Hygienists will be expected to accomplish the following:
Patient screening procedures such as;
Assessment of oral health conditions
Review of the health history
Oral cancer screening
Head and neck inspection
Dental charting
Taking blood pressure and pulse
Taking digital radiographs (x-rays)
Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
Performing documentation and office management activities
As a Dental Hygienist with Hawaii Family Dental Centers, you will receive:
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance
401K with Employer Matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Reimbursement for CE credits
Formal and on-the-job training and development
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