Dental Hygienist Job in Simpsonville, South Carolina

(Job ID: 537297)

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The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist. Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships. Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered. Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor. Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.