Dental hygienist - united states, kingston south east

We are currently seeking dental hygienist for our busy practice in the kingston, ny area.
job description:
performs oral prophylaxis on patients, scaling, root planning and polishing the teeth to remove stains, plaque, and calculus from tooth surfaces using hand scalers, ultrasonic cleaning instruments and motor-or-air-driven dental polishers. examines the mouth to determine if there are dental problems such as conditions of periodontal disease or tooth decay, charts findings, and reports same to dentist. instructs patients in proper methods of tooth brushing and flossing techniques, care and cleaning of dentures, maintenance of oral health, and/or proper usage of non-prescription medication. maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records in epic. creates and maintains dental treatment charts and records in epic. exposes and processes dental radiographs using bite wings, periapical films, and related equipment: reads dental radiographs and alerts dentist to observations. conducts health screening by performing an oral examination, taking panoramic x-rays, examining and charting existing dental conditions. qualifications:
possession of an associate's degree in dental hygiene. minimum of two (2) years experience as a dental hygienist preferred. demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, supervisory, clinical, and organizational skills. demonstrated interest in employment in a community health center. bi-lingual spanish preferred demonstrated experience with dental electronic medical record preferred. nys license

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