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Registered Dental Hygienist
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What they do
A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.
$74,584 / year median in Ohio
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love If you're looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let's talk. Ohio Dental Outreach , a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Dayton, OH and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field. Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Qualifications:
Must hold active RDH license 1+ years' experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties Works well with others (both children and adults) Current CPR (BLS) certification Ability to lift up to 50lbs Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)Responsibilities:
Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made. Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient] Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards. Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)+) Document provided dental services on the patient's chart. Daily travel to and from school sitesOhio Dental Outreach Offers:
Evenings, weekends and summers off! Working a school day schedule (about 6- 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M.
- 3:00 P.M. Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full and part time positions $40
- 50 per hour State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Sound interesting?