Dental Hygienist

Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. is looking to add a full-time, part-time, or contingent dental hygienist to our team in Atlanta and Onaway.

SUMMARY: Performs oral evaluations, dental prophylaxis and other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oral Evaluation and Prophylaxis – 50%

• Evaluates patient’s mouth, performs and records vital signs, head and neck inspection and notifies Dentist of suspicion of periodontal disease, decay, urgent dental needs or abnormal findings.
• Performs oral prophylaxis including scaling, root planning and polishing to remove tooth stains, plaque and calculus.
• Applies fluoride and sealants as prescribed by the Dentist and/or policy and procedure.
• Removes periodontal, surgical packs and sutures.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and records treatment information in patient records.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree (A.

A.) or equivalent in dental hygiene; six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current, valid State of Michigan dental hygienist license.

BLS Required at hire.