On-Call 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).
  • Obtains and enters patient information into electronic dental record, including chief complaint, health history, medications, allergies, vitals, patient pain level, findings and treatment plans.
  • 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.
  • Coordinates a variety of dental health services including case management and referrals to available community resources.
  • Provides patients and their families with instruction on oral hygiene, oral disease prevention and post-operative instructions, including anticipated next steps and appointment information.
  • Consults regularly with dentists on individual patient needs and complex medical histories.
  • Maintains proper infection control practices at all times, including the following areas: PPE, hand hygiene, handling and disposal of sharps and biohazard waste, instrument sterilization, and dental operatory disinfection.
  • Maintains collaborative relationships with all levels of co-workers and the general public.
  • Assists in new employee training on specific tasks, as needed.

Education and/or Experience

  • Requires graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
  • One year related experience and/or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Valid and unencumbered Oregon Dental Hygiene License is required
  • BLS card is required

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