Listing: Dentaljob.org » Dental hygienist job
Location: Albany, NY
Posted: 06/26/09
Viewed: 224 total

Description:
Excellent full-time or part-time local office opportunities with national leader in dental care. Highly competitive wages/benefits.
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Job Description:
Your responsibilities include performing dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease by performing the following duties:

• Follows through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending Dentist including but not limited to prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridements, application of fluoride treatments, application of protective sealants.
• Communication with Dentists regarding possible restorative concerns for further examination and with clinical staff to endure patient expectation levels are met
• Evaluation of overall oral health including examination of oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers
• Adherence to established safety and health protocols, including the completion of daily, weekly and monthly required housekeeping responsibilities
• Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums
• Feels lymph nodes under patient’s chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer
• Feels and visually examines gums for sores and signs of disease
• Examines gums to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease
• Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist
• Makes impressions for study casts
• Provides clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health of patient

Contact Lisa Salvatore at 716-341-2888 or fax 716-706-1538 or email LSalvatore@allcare.com.
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Allcare Dental & Dentures
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