Dental HygienistKramer DavisHermitage, TN 37076 Dental Hygienist
Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will be responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic dental hygiene to patients with IDD. They will also assist the Dental Department Head as a didactic/clinical instructor and mentor for the dental hygiene students and fellows. This role requires knowledge over multiple spaces including:
• Perform oral examinations and taking radiographs as ordered by the dentist.
• Provide periodontal and hygiene treatment to include, prophy, scaling, root planning, curettage, polishing, local anesthesia and sealants
• Provide periodontal health education to patients, families and caregivers.
• Mentor dental hygiene students
• Collaborate with Dental Director on advocacy and research projects.
Requirements
• 2 years’ experience in dental hygiene
• Experience with patients with IDD
Additional Information
Kramer Davis Health strives to provide a positive work experience by valuing work-life balance. We provide our employees with a generous benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement packages. KD will not discriminate and will ensure discrimination does not occur in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.