To provide quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist using established dental hygiene procedures while assisting other staff in a variety of patient care and clinical duties.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Reviews the schedule frequently to ensure best time management practices to maximize an efficient daily flow.
• Must be compliant with personal protective equipment (PPE) according to OSHA standards and regulations.
• Assists the dentist during exams and consultations.
• Completes all treatment consents including re-care and op sheets.
• Educates parents on patient oral habits/hygiene and instructions to maintain oral health.
• Reviews charts daily to check x-rays, clinical notes and frequency limitations for patients.
• Maintains adequate supplies and compiles a list if needed by LDA for ordering purposes.
• Takes and processes dental radiographs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations according to OSHA standards.
• Maintain care of units (flush lines, fill h2o bottles, place tablet in h2o, change traps).
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly duties as outlined in OSHA Manual.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by person assigned

Education and Experience Requirement

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Successful completion of a hygiene licensing program per state guidelines
• Must have and maintain a current RDH license
• Additional certifications or training are an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Strong knowledge of dental software