Dental Hygienist

Educates patients on oral hygiene and performs dental hygiene services and procedures.

• Performs dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride, root planning, and in-office whitening treatments.


• Completes a thorough assessment of the patient's teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, and documents any abnormalities or suspected conditions.


• Coducts visual examination and feeling of gums for signs of disease, sores, and other dental health issues.


• Refers patients to different dentists as per patients’ needs (GP Dentist, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Implantologist, and Oral Surgeon, etc.).


• Complies with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment


• Promotes preventative dental care to improve patient oral health care.


• Participates in activities to promote healthy oral hygiene in schools/ corporate events and increase patient footfall (business development activities).


• Educates patients on good oral hygiene techniques (how to brush your teeth, how to use dental floss and interproximal brushes, the type of food that can stain the teeth, etc.).


• Provides high-quality, comprehensive dental care and maintains a dental hygiene program for patients.


• Carries out Periocharting and sub-gingival scaling for patients with Periodontal Disease.


• Records dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists.


• Maintains dental equipment and x-ray machine.


• Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Dental Hygiene

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience post-qualification in a related field


• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to use computers for a variety of tasks


• Knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices


• Knowledge of computer task


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred


• Private hospital experience preferred