Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Company: Dentserv Dental Services
Location: Bronx
Posted on: March 16, 2023
Job Description:
Our dental practice has been providing high quality dental care
to residents in healthcare settings such as nursing home/rehab
facilities for over 40 years. We are currently searching for
talented Dental Hygienists (RDH) to join our practice! You'll use
your clinical and interpersonal skills to provide high-quality
dental care to our patients. The ideal -candidate is committed to
delivering quality patient care to the elderly with their safety,
comfort, and dignity always in mind.$500 sign on bonusLocation:
Bronx, NY -Hours: TEMPORARY Assignment- Mondays 8:30-4pm (7.5 hours
per session)Opportunities are available throughout the NY
area.Responsibilities include:(RDH) shall perform a full range of
dental hygienist procedures, within the scope of the practice of
hygiene as outline by State law; including surveillance and
preventive services, document all procedures performed and care
provided. Refer residents/patients to the dentist for consultative
opinions and continuation of care. Shall perform other such related
duties from time to time that the dentist may require. - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -(RDH) Reports directly to the dentist
who assists in the planning, coordinating, and delivering of dental
hygiene services. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- Review and complete preliminary dental examinations for new
residents/patients and recall periodontal residents/patients.
Examine teeth and surrounding tissues for evidence of caries,
periodontal disease and record findings. - Inspect head and neck;
examine mouth, throat and pharynx for evidence of diseases such as
oral cancer, and/or soft tissue pathosis. -
- Expose, develop and interpret radiographs to identify tooth
structure, periodontal support and other abnormalities. - Refer
suspected medical conditions, abnormalities, caries and traumatic
or suspicious lesions to the dentist for evaluation. -
- Develop dental hygiene treatment plans for resident/patient.
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- Perform complete oral prophylaxis and non-surgical periodontal
treatment on resident/patient using ultrasonic and hand
instruments. -
- Perform sub gingival scaling, root planning and curettage under
local anesthesia administered by a dentist and perform topical
fluoride applications. -
- Polish teeth and apply disclosing solutions, fluorides,
desensitizing agents and other topical medications to the teeth for
the purpose of controlling carries and dental hypersensitivity.
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- Clean and polish and mark removable dental appliances worn by
resident/patient.
- Participates and or performs in the In-Service Education
Program.
- Cooperates with the other members of the multi-disciplinary
health team. Establishes and maintains cooperative interpersonal
relationships with all other members of the multi-\.
- Maintains an ethical and professional attitude towards
resident/patient's, visitors(RDH) Dental Hygienist Qualifications:
- Current NYS Dental -Hygiene License
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of
professionals and patients
- Computer literate and familiar with Electronic Dental / Medical
Record programs
- A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal
ethics(RDH) Compensation:We offer our hygienists -with competitive
compensation as well as the following:
- Back office administrative support
- Clinical supportWhether you are looking for one of your first
opportunities -in dental care, or you're an experienced hygienist
looking to supplement your income, we look forward to welcoming you
to our team! -Our dental practice is an EOE W/MBE employer -Powered
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Keywords: Dentserv Dental Services, New Rochelle , Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Healthcare , Bronx, New York
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