Dental Hygienist

REF 1658786

31.10.2024 | Abu Dhabi | full time

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

Description: We are hiring a dental hygienist for our growing dental practice. You will assist the dentist in various procedures and operation of x-ray machines. To do well in this role you should have a current State hygiene license, up-to-date vaccinations, and previous experience as a dental hygienist.

Dental Hygienist Responsibilities:

*Using dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
*Looking for indications of oral cancer by feeling lymph nodes under patient chins for signs of tenderness or swelling.
*Noting and reviewing patient medical history.
*Using probes to examine and locate periodontal recessed gums and other signs of gum disease.
*Recording dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists.

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