Tri-County Community Action Agency
Johnston, RI, USA
Dental Hygienist – Several Openings Full-Time (40 Hours), Part-Time and Per Diem Hours Available General Responsibility: To perform dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease. To assess dental condition and needs of patient using screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and period-charting. Specific Responsibilities: Providing oral prophylaxis to remove calculus, accretions and stain from both supragingival and subgingival tooth surfaces by scaling and root planning; Providing oral health education, including oral cancer screening, teaching patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease; Applying pit and fissure sealants and topical fluoride treatments; Taking radiographs as directed by Dentist; Organizing, maintains and sets up treatment rooms, sterilization area and dental lab area on a daily basis; Setting up and breaks down the dental operatory before and after each use; Disinfecting and sterilizing...