Dental Hygienist - Dental Medicine - Agh - Full Time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Prophylaxis treatments
Scaling and root planning
Periodontal probing
Provides prophylaxis treatments and education to patients, evaluating their condition and reviewing medical history prior to dental procedures

Job Summary

  • Provides prophylaxis treatments and education to patients, evaluating their condition and reviewing medical history prior to dental procedures.
  • Performs essential dental hygienist duties including prophylaxis treatments, scaling and root planning, and periodontal probing, while meticulously documenting oral hygiene.
  • Explains procedures to patients and families, offering teaching instructions and materials for effective home care.

Matching Summary

Provides prophylaxis treatments and education to patients, evaluating their condition and reviewing medical history prior to dental procedures.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prophylaxis treatments
  • Scaling and root planning
  • Periodontal probing
  • Patient education
  • Oral hygiene documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Patient confirmation calls
  • Medical history review
  • Home care instruction

Key Requirements

  • Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene License
  • CPR - American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting
  • 1 year dental hygienist experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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