Dental HygienistRajkot India

Weare looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients andpromote good oral health practices.

Dental Hygienist dutiesrevolve around conducting initial patient screenings cleaning teeth(e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health andpreventative care. You’ll also help dentists decidetreatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dentalemergencies.

As a Dental Hygienist you should be reliable and able tobuild trust with patients of all ages. You should have deepknowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye fororal diseases and anomalies. If you also have a steady hand and agreat bedside manner we’d like to meet you.

• Ensurepatients feel as comfortable as possible before theirexamination
• Sterilize dental instrumentsproperly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings andcheck oral health history
• Identify conditionslike gingivitis caries or periodontitis
• Cleanand help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque orapply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ageson proper teeth care (by demonstrating for example good brushingtechniques)
• Give instructions to patientsafter operations or other dental procedures
• Take Xrays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments forvarious diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on eachpatient
• Monitor supplies

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similarrole
• Indepth knowledge of health and safetyregulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dentalequipment
• Outstanding communicationskills
• A patient and friendlypersonality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of thejob
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene;Master’s is a plus
• Valid license topractice

Skills

HIPAA, maintaining dental equipment