Dental Hygienist

Company: Timber Kids Dentistry
Location: Bend
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Timber Kids Dentistry is looking for a part time Pediatric Dental Hygienist to join our team. Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed. Conducts complete patient X-ray procedure including taking, developing and storing the X-Rays as necessary. Completes periodontal charting as directed. Prepares tools and equipment necessary for the Provider and assists Provider with the exams as necessary. Performs preventative periodontal care on patients including scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, and the application of preventative agents and sealants. Performs expanded functions including placing and carving amalgam and composite restorations, application of cavity liners, and placement/removal of temporary crowns. Provide anesthetic for preps for the doctor, Administers local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary.This position will work in tandem with the doctors to carry one column of restorative work each day.

Certifications needed:Nitrous requiredRestoration preferred but not requiredAnesthetic preferred but not required1 year of experience is needed, more is preferred.This will be for 2 days a week. Thursday is required. There is some flexibility on the additional day. Requirements RDH in the state of OregonJob Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

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