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Dental Hygienist - Full Time - Days - Oneonta New York
Company: Mohawk Valley Health System Location: Oneonta, New York
Posted On: 05/17/2024
Job SummaryMVHS is seeking a qualified Dental Hygienist to work at out Dental Health Clinic in New Hartford, NY. -The Dental Hygienist will deliver a wide variety of dental services by performing preventive and therapeutic treatment procedures and by instructing individuals in oral self-care techniques.In this position, you will be working under the supervision of a licensed dentist in accordance with Article 133 of the Education Law. Additional responsibilities can be found below:Core Job Responsibilities - Under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, performs services which may include: -
- removing calcareous deposits, accretions and stains, including scaling and planing of exposed root surfaces indicated for a complete prophylaxis; -
- applying topical agents indicated for a complete dental prophylaxis; -
- removing excess cement from surfaces of the teeth; -
- providing patient education; -
- placing and exposing X-ray films; -
- performing topical anticariogenic agent applications, including but not limited to topical fluoride applications, and performing topical anesthetic applications; -
- polishing teeth, including existing restorations; -
- taking medical history including the measuring and recording of vital signs; -
- charting caries and periodontal conditions as an aid to diagnosis by the dentist; -
- applying pit and fissure sealants; and -
- applying desensitizing agents to the teeth. -
- Complies with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
- May perform other duties under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist. -
- Perform other duties as required.
-Education/Experience RequirementsRequired: - High school diploma
- Completion of an American Dental Association accredited dental hygiene program. -Licensure/Certification RequirementsRequired:
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