Dental Hygienist

Examine patients' oral cavities, including the mouth, throat, and pharynx, to record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues. Refer patients to dentists for abnormalities such as cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease. Apply desensitizing and topical agents to treat caries prevention, gingivitis, and oral ulceration. Instruct patients individually and in groups on proper oral hygiene care using models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, floss, disclosing tablets, and mirrors. Demonstrate brushing, flossing, and periodontal aid techniques while explaining tooth decay causes and dietary relationships. Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching. This role requires a current, full, active, and unrestricted license, a CODA-accredited degree, and radiography certification.