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Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. is looking to add a full-time, part-time, or contingent dental hygienist to our team in Atlanta and Onaway.

SUMMARY:  Performs oral evaluations, dental prophylaxis and other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Oral Evaluation and Prophylaxis – 50%

  • Evaluates patient’s mouth, performs and records vital signs, head and neck inspection and notifies Dentist of suspicion of periodontal disease, decay, urgent dental needs or abnormal findings.
  • Performs oral prophylaxis including scaling, root planning and polishing to remove tooth stains, plaque and calculus.
  • Applies fluoride and sealants as prescribed by the Dentist and/or policy and procedure.
  • Removes periodontal, surgical packs and sutures.
  • Instructs patients in oral hygiene and records treatment information in patient records.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent in dental hygiene; six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current, valid State of Michigan dental hygienist license.  BLS Required at hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Medium

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