Base Pay: $35.10 - $52.70 / hour
JOB SUMMARY
As a part of an interdisciplinary team, the dental hygienist will provide hygiene services to patients and promote overall patient wellbeing. Responsible for prevention and control of periodontal disease; assess signs of disease and health in the oral cavity; identify the dental hygiene problem; and plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care. Perform dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease. Provide necessary care while protecting and respecting patient rights. All of the Duties and Procedures outlined in the COMDA allowable as well as all chairside clinic support requested.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care
Assess signs of disease and health in the oral cavity
Identify the dental hygiene problem
Remove deposits, accretions and stains from the unattached surface of the teeth
Apply topical agents essential to complete prophylaxis under the general supervision of a licensed dentist
Polish and contour restorations
Oral exfoliative cytology
Apply pit and fissure sealants
Preliminary examination including periodontal charting; intra- and extra-oral examination of soft tissues; charting lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth; classify occlusion; and myofunctional evaluation
Promote overall well being
Prevent and control periodontal disease through:

Providing bacterial plaque control instructions.
Oral prophylaxis treatment
Non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing)
Periodontal maintenance care
Nutritional guidance
Behavior modification
Oral care product education
Performing the following procedures:

Periodontal soft tissue curettage
Administer local anesthetic agents limited to the oral cavity
Administer nitrous oxide and oxygen when used as an analgesic

Work in concert with the Shasta College Dental Hygiene training program
Additional duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of current dental hygiene principles and ability to involve the supervising dentist when appropriate.
Willingness and ability to follow clinic policies established as result of regulations and/or grant requirements of State Department of Health, Rural Health Division, CHDP, State licensing and certification and.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree in applied science dental hygiene.
Registered Dental Hygienist State Licensure upon hire and maintain current.
CPR Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
X-ray License upon hire and maintain current.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years' experience as a dental hygienist.

BENEFITS

Competitive Wages
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with matching employer contribution
Long-term Disability coverage
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
CME with stipend
Employee Assistance Program
Jury Duty Pay
Bereavement Pay
Health Club Membership Discounts
Prescription Discount Program
529 College Savings Plan
Educational Reimbursement
Free subscription based App for Meditation and Sleep
Free Teledoc service for benefit eligible employees