Responsibilities include:
- Removing calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth.
- Applying topical agents to teeth.
- Providing patient education on oral hygiene practices.
- Placing and exposing X-ray films.
- Polishing teeth to remove stains and plaque.
- Taking medical history and vital signs of patients.
- Charting caries and periodontal conditions.
- Applying pit and fissure sealants and desensitizing agents to teeth.
Education Requirement
Valid license to practice as a Dental Hygienist issued by NYSED. Primary Source Verification required. X-ray certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- 1 year of experience in a similar role.
Reason
Vacancy