Perform prophylaxis and/or periodontal scaling, examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease, and educate patients on oral hygiene. May take and develop x rays, apply fluoride or sealants, and provide local anesthesia as needed.
Requirements
- Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums
- Record and review patient medical histories
- Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal pockets and signs of gum disease
- Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments
- Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public
- Apply fluorides or other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay
- Maintain patient recall system
- Administer local anesthetic agents
- Remove excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth
- Conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentist
- Remove sutures and dressings
- Place and remove rubber dams, matrices, and temporary restorations
- Make impressions for whitening trays
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance