Dental Hygienist

Job Title Dental Hygienist Duties Perform complete and advanced oral prophylaxis on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients. Administer local anesthesia. Take intra-oral impressions to prepare study models. Provide therapeutic care in cases of acute gingivitis and periodontal disease. Complete preliminary dental examinations. Maintain patient's record of treatment, recording oral conditions of the teeth and surrounding tissues, progress and therapy notes, etc. Interpret routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities.