Dental Hygienist - Part Time Rushville, IN

Dental Hygienist - Part Time Rushville, IN 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 606 East 11Th Street, Rushville, IN 46173 Part-time Ladd Dental Group, Inc. 13 reviews Part-time We are hiring a Part-Time Hygienist, preferably Mondays at the Rushville office.

Job Title:

Dental Hygienist Job description

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Dental Hygienist implements appropriate standard of care therapy, assists a Dentist in providing hygiene, periodontal, or dental care and treatment, provides dental hygiene assessments, creates treatment plans based on the Dentist's diagnosis, and conducts oral and overall health care education and instruction to patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, so long as they do not impose an undue hardship upon the company. TASKS Assess patients' teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues indicating the presence of any abnormalities or suspected diseases or conditions. Bring to the immediate attention of the dentist any suspected lesion in the mouth or on the teeth. Thoroughly remove soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stain from teeth, using hand instruments, ultra sonic cavitron inserts and prophy handpieces. Instruct patients how to practice good oral hygiene; make recommendations as to appropriate products or devices for patients' home care; and provide other health care education, as necessary. Perform prophylaxis in the absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis. Perform full mouth debridement, either as a first stage gingivitis therapy or to remove interfering calculus to further enable a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Perform root planning as a periodontal therapy. Preform intraoral/extraoral x-rays. Make recommendations as to patients' recare interval and follow-up needs. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned and allowed under applicable state laws and regulations.

WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting and Caring for Others Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Getting Information Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Interacting With Computers Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This position is Part-Time. Days and hours of work vary based on the schedules of the Dentist and needs of the practice. lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 35 lbs.

Job Type:

Part Time Experience:

hygiene: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

hygiene (Required) Dental Hygienist (Required) Company's website: ladddental.com

Job Type:

Part-time Work Location:

In person