Dental Hygienist

Overview

• Provide clinical and educational dental hygiene services to promote optimal oral health.
• Perform preventative oral care procedures including cleanings, scaling, and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and review treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards for infection control and sterilization.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings, perio assessments, and chart dental findings.
• Collect and update patient medical histories, identifying contraindications as necessary.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain current licensure and certifications as required by state regulations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform dental hygiene procedures including cleanings, scaling, and root planning.
• Administer local anesthesia and therapeutic agents as required.
• Expose radiographs and interpret findings to support dental care plans.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies and nutritional counseling.
• Inspect and sterilize dental instruments ensuring operational readiness.
• Set up and break down operatories and treatment bays for patient procedures.
• Perform screenings and assessments to identify oral health conditions.
• Collaborate with dental team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Job Requirements

• Vocational, Technical, or Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the state of Massachusetts.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in dental hygiene practices.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for infection control and sterilization.
• Proficiency in performing oral cancer screenings and perio assessments.
• Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and nutritional counseling.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy protocols.
• Proof of immunity and vaccinations as required by healthcare standards.