Job Abstract

Assists the dentist at chair-side during routine and special procedures, coordinates and performs all special patient procedures and for the critical review of same. Responsibilities: Performs all duties permitted by New York State Law for a dental hygienist including, but not limited to, prophylaxis and scaling; root planning; exposing radiographs; topical fluoride application; taking medical history, measuring vital signs, and recording vital signs; charting cases and periodontal conditions as... more details

Assists the dentist at chair-side during routine and special procedures, coordinates and performs all special patient procedures and for the critical review of same.

Responsibilities:

Performs all duties permitted by New York State Law for a dental hygienist including, but not limited to, prophylaxis and scaling; root planning; exposing radiographs; topical fluoride application; taking medical history, measuring vital signs, and recording vital signs; charting cases and periodontal conditions as an aid to treatment by the dentist etc
Performs chair side dental assisting
Prepares the operatory prior to seating patient
Sets up instruments consistent with the procedure to be performed
Escorts patients to and from the operatory
Assists the dentist by suctioning, reflecting tissues, passing instruments, handling and preparing dental materials and medicaments
Develops and files dental x-rays and maintains developing equipment and supplies
Cleans, bags, and sterilizes instruments used and is responsible for tray set-ups
Performs all responsibilities for chairside dental assisting
Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene, required.
Current License to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist in New York State required
Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assisting National Board, preferred.
1-3 years of relevant experience, required

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