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Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
2. Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures.
3. Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
4. Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on results.
5. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
6. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.
7. Maintains clinical equipment and supplies
8. Assists in preparation of patient care areas, and in the patient admission, transfer, and discharge process, as required; prepares reports and assists as required with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
9. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
10. Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his/her job functions.