$30.00 - $45.00 hourly
Tourister Dental Associates
Warren, RI
* 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...