St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's Dental Services Department:
The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide preventative and therapeutic dental treatment, patient education and home care instruction for clients.
Something to smile about.
Good oral hygiene starts early. Dentists recommend the first checkup between 6 months and a year old. Our compassionate pediatric dental experts offer comprehensive care that puts kids at ease and helps them develop healthy habits that last a lifetime - that's something to smile about.
Gentle, kid-friendly dental care.
As a pediatric academic medical center, we specialize in caring for kids - including advanced expertise caring for children with special needs. We offer everything from routine checkups and preventive care to complex dental procedures.
Our talented team of pediatric dentists, periodontists, oral maxillofacial surgeons, and dental technologists provides gentle care with compassion and understanding. We make your child's experience as quick and comfortable as possible - we're efficiency experts. We also educate you and your child about oral health and how to prevent problems.
Comprehensive Pediatric Dental Care
We offer leading-edge care for all types of children's dental and oral problems, including:
Abnormal oral development
Cavities or tooth decay (dental caries)
Dental trauma, including cracked or broken teeth
Dental emergencies
Gum disease (periodontal disease)
Toothaches
Tooth erosion and sensitivity
Our team also works with medical specialists to provide dental care for kids in the hospital with conditions such as:
Bleeding disorders
Cancer
Heart problems
Kidney disease
Sickle cell disease
We provide a wide range of dental services, including:
Advanced expertise caring for kids with special needs, including children with developmental or behavioral issues, craniofacial anomalies, or medical problems that affect dental care.
Comprehensive oral exams and routine dental checkups, including cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and other preventive treatments.
Education and instructions for maintaining good teeth and gum health.
Oral surgery, such as wisdom teeth removal, misaligned jaw correction, and other oral surgeries.
Periodontal care, including dental implants and treatment of gum disease.
Prevention and treatment of sports-related dental injuries, including mouth guard fittings.
Dental restorative services, such as fillings and extractions.
Sedation or anesthesia dentistry to keep kids comfortable - such as very young children, kids with developmental conditions, or those who need complex or lengthy dental procedures.
The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide preventative and therapeutic dental treatment, patient education and home care instruction for clients.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
2 year/Associate Degree
Experience
Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
Current Dental Hygiene license with the Commonwealth of PA
Required Skills
Communication
Collaboration.
Empathy and Compassion
Critical Thinking
Knowledge of Dental Conditions
Attention to Detail
Strong Motor Function
Visual Observation
Overview
About the Organization
With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing & Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, & we have a comprehensive physician network.
Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership & staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac & vascular surgery, trauma, hematology & oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities in the region.
At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health's commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.
Why St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
