Dental Hygienist

Position Description

Position Responsibility

• :Performs dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride, root planning, and in-office whitening treatments
• .Completes a thorough assessment of the patient's teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, and documents any abnormalities or suspected conditions
• .Conducts visual examination and feeling of gums for signs of disease, sores, and other dental health issues
• .Refers patients to different dentists as per patients' needs (GP Dentist, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Implantologist, and Oral Surgeon, etc.)
• .Complies with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environmen
• tPromotes preventative dental care to improve patient oral health care
• .Participates in activities to promote healthy oral hygiene in schools/ corporate events and increase patient footfall (business development activities)
• .Educates patients on good oral hygiene techniques (how to brush your teeth, how to use dental floss and interproximal brushes, the type of food that can stain the teeth, etc.)
• .Provides high-quality, comprehensive dental care and maintains a dental hygiene program for patients
• .Carries out Perio charting and sub-gingival scaling for patients with Periodontal Disease
• .Records dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists
• .Maintains dental equipment and x-ray machine
• .Maintains patient confidentiality
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Position Qualificatio

• n:Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Dental Hygie
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Professional Experien

• ce:Minimum of two (2) years of experience post-qualification in a related fi
• eldExcellent English verbal and written communication ski
• llsAbility to use computers for a variety of ta
• sksKnowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practi
• cesKnowledge of computer t
• askBasic Life Support (BLS) certificat
• ionAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification prefer
• redPrivate hospital experience prefer
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