Dental Hygienist

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Complete preliminary dental examinations using knowledge of dental and oral anatomy, physiology, histology, radiology, nutrition, and ability to maintain dental records.

Perform various advanced dental prophylaxis.

Provide therapeutic care in cases of acute gingivitis and periodontal disease around natural teeth, dental implants, and the periodontium using a variety of hand scale instruments and ultrasound equipment.

Administer local anesthesia by infiltration when authorized and credentialed with proper licensing under the direct supervision of a Dental Officer.

Perform deep scaling, root planning, and sub-gingival curettage under local anesthesia.

Take intra-oral impressions to prepare study models.

Maintain patient's record of treatment, recording oral conditions of the teeth and surrounding tissues, progress and therapy notes.

Perform postoperative care, provides oral hygiene instructions and educates patients on daily oral home health care and administers professional fluoride treatment.

Interpret routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities.