full-time 28 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist - MONDAYS
Tourister Dental Associates
91 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885
30 - 45/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
Perform prophylaxis (teeth cleaning) including scaling, root planing, and polishing to remove calculus, plaque, and stain
Conduct comprehensive periodontal assessments including probing, charting, furcation assessment, and tissue evaluation
Take, process, and interpret dental radiographs (bitewing, periapical, panoramic) and document findings
Apply pit and fissure sealants, fluoride varnishes, and desensitizing agents as preventive treatments
Document patient medical histories, review health updates, and identify systemic conditions that affect oral health
Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, interdental care, dietary habits, and tobacco cessation
Develop and implement individualized oral hygiene care plans for patients with periodontal disease or special needs
Place subgingival medications (Arestin, PerioChip) after scaling procedures per dentist prescription
Screen for oral cancer and abnormal soft tissue findings, documenting and reporting to the supervising dentist
Administer local anesthesia for scaling procedures in states where hygienist anesthesia is permitted by law
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
License/Certification:
Dental Hygiene License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Conduct comprehensive periodontal assessments including probing, charting, furcation assessment, and tissue evaluation
Take, process, and interpret dental radiographs (bitewing, periapical, panoramic) and document findings
Apply pit and fissure sealants, fluoride varnishes, and desensitizing agents as preventive treatments
Document patient medical histories, review health updates, and identify systemic conditions that affect oral health
Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, interdental care, dietary habits, and tobacco cessation
Develop and implement individualized oral hygiene care plans for patients with periodontal disease or special needs
Place subgingival medications (Arestin, PerioChip) after scaling procedures per dentist prescription
Screen for oral cancer and abnormal soft tissue findings, documenting and reporting to the supervising dentist
Administer local anesthesia for scaling procedures in states where hygienist anesthesia is permitted by law
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
License/Certification:
Dental Hygiene License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Patient assessment
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Anesthesiology
• Document review
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Anesthesiology
• Document review