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Dental Hygienist
Washington, DC
Job Description
Registered Dental Hygienist
Washington, DC
MUST:
Must have Dental Hygienist degree
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
An interest in growing and developing skills
A desire to embrace preventative centered care
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License - maintains an active license in the state of Washington DC
DUTIES:
Perform direct patient care on a day-to-day basis that can involve significant patience and discretion to obtain the proper cooperation from each patient
Review the chart and patients medical history prior to prophylaxis, identify insurance benefits, interact with the parent or Client, discuss all procedures with the parent or Client and assist patient to and from the clinical area
General duties include: oral prophylaxis, preliminary periodontal examinations involving diagnostic tests and x-rays, oral health education, preparation of treatment plans for plaque control, identification of problematic areas for the Doctor to further evaluate and diagnose, application of topical fluoride to the teeth
Take periapical, bitewing, and panoramic x-rays as needed, determine preliminary selection for patients in need of periodontal screenings, examine mouth, throat, and pharynx, detect and report oral conditions, consider and report plaque buildup, observe and report indicators of physical or mental distress
Identify and remove plaque, using hand devices and ultrasonic devices to remove supra gingival and sub-gingival calculus, use floss to clean interproximal areas of the teeth, polish coronal surfaces of the teeth, apply fluoride to the teeth, and perform the same oral prophylaxis procedures for children with special needs
Other duties as assigned
*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.
Washington, DC
MUST:
Must have Dental Hygienist degree
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
An interest in growing and developing skills
A desire to embrace preventative centered care
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License - maintains an active license in the state of Washington DC
DUTIES:
Perform direct patient care on a day-to-day basis that can involve significant patience and discretion to obtain the proper cooperation from each patient
Review the chart and patients medical history prior to prophylaxis, identify insurance benefits, interact with the parent or Client, discuss all procedures with the parent or Client and assist patient to and from the clinical area
General duties include: oral prophylaxis, preliminary periodontal examinations involving diagnostic tests and x-rays, oral health education, preparation of treatment plans for plaque control, identification of problematic areas for the Doctor to further evaluate and diagnose, application of topical fluoride to the teeth
Take periapical, bitewing, and panoramic x-rays as needed, determine preliminary selection for patients in need of periodontal screenings, examine mouth, throat, and pharynx, detect and report oral conditions, consider and report plaque buildup, observe and report indicators of physical or mental distress
Identify and remove plaque, using hand devices and ultrasonic devices to remove supra gingival and sub-gingival calculus, use floss to clean interproximal areas of the teeth, polish coronal surfaces of the teeth, apply fluoride to the teeth, and perform the same oral prophylaxis procedures for children with special needs
Other duties as assigned
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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