Dental Hygienist

This position is responsible for providing dental hygiene and periodontal therapy treatment to patients in clinic and mobile dental units.

Essential job duties:

  • Provides clinical services to adults and children including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, soft tissue curettage, and preventative care (oral health screenings, dental sealants, fluoride treatments and education).
  • Develops and implements preventive oral health programs for patients.
  • Provides blood pressure screening and administers topical and local anesthesia as licensure permits.
  • Performs fluoride applications, polish restorations and alloys.
  • Provides nitrous oxide as licensure permits.
  • Provides patients and their families with instruction on oral hygiene, oral disease prevention and post-operative instructions, including anticipated next steps and appointment information.

Education and experience:

  • Requires graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
  • One year related experience and/or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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To apply for this job email your details to zilkek@nhcoregon.org