Dental Hygienist, Pediatric

Description

The Registered Dental Hygienist provides treatment and education to patient and family members to prevent oral diseases.

The hygienist is also expected to ensure the support, safety and comfort of the patient.

Major Responsibilities :

1. Works with patient and family to educate them with the proper hygiene techniques for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

2. Counsels patients about plaque control, developing individualized at-home oral hygiene programs and the importance of nutrition for maintaining optimal health.

3. Works with patients to provide dental prophylaxis procedures including scaling, root planning, polishing, fluoride application and sealant for maintaining oral health.

4. Evaluates and records the patients health history, dental charting, oral analysis, including taking and recording blood pressure.

5. Exposes, processes and interprets dental x-rays.

6. Responsible for achieving and maintaining proficiency in the Dental Specialties competency assessment checklist.

7. Perform recall appointments according to dentists' prescribed treatment plan.

8. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.

9. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.

10. Ensures patient safety.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Learning :

REQUIRED

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

Work Experience :

REQUIRED 1 year dental hygiene experience in a dental office setting.

DESIRED 1 year dental hygiene experience in a dental specialty practice or health care clinic.

License and Certifications :

REQUIRED Dental Hygienist - Wisconsin (DH) Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs;

American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

DESIRED Dental Hygienist - Iowa (DH-IA) Dental Hygienist - Minnesota (DH - MN)

Age Specific Population Served :

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category :

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and / or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions : Exposed to infectious diseases. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Physical Requirements / Demands Of The Position :

Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Static Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Walking / Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Stooping / Bending Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Lifting - Floor to Waist Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Lifting - Waist to Overhead Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Lifting - Other Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Short Carry Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

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Equal Opportunity Employer