Dental Hygienist

REF 1519766

04.05.2024 | Abu Dhabi | full time

General: Location: Abu Dhabi; Occupancy: full time; To join : within 1 month

Description: Job Description
• Complete periodontal examination and charting and use indices to screen and monitor periodontal disease.
• Provide preventive oral care to patients and liaise with dentists over the treatment of caries, periodontal disease and tooth wear.
• Undertake supragingival and subgingival scaling and root surface debridement using manual and powered instruments.
• Provide health promotion and education including nutrition and tobacco cessation counseling.
• Care of implants and treatment of peri-implant tissues.
• Provide teeth whitening treatments.

Required Qualifications
• Undergraduate Education: Dental Hygiene Degree recognized by Dubai Health Authority.
• Licensing: Preferably has DHA license or eligibility letter.
• Experience after specialization: minimum of 3 years.

Requirements: Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays or dental impressions
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies

Provisions: Salary: to be discussed; Transport provided; Medical insurance provided