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Dental Hygienist

Equiliem
United States, New York, Buffalo
Jul 09, 2025
The role involves working as part of the dental delivery team under personal supervision. This means that a dentist is present in the facility, diagnoses the condition, authorizes procedures, and examines the patient post-treatment. Key Responsibilities Placing or removing rubber dam Removing sutures Taking impressions for study casts for diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education Placing or removing matrix bands Applying topical medication not related to a complete dental prophylaxis Placing and removing periodontal dressings Selecting and pre-fitting provisional crowns Taking impressions for space maintainers, orthodontic appliances, and occlusal guards Placing and removing temporary separating devices Bleaching teeth Scope of Practice Removing calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains including scaling and planning of exposed root surfaces Applying topical agents for a complete dental prophylaxis Removing excess cement from teeth surfaces Providing patient education Placing and exposing X-ray films Applying topical anti-cariogenic agents, including topical fluoride and anesthetic applications Polishing teeth, including existing restorations Taking medical history and recording vital signs Conducting periodontal charting, including pocket depths, recession, bone levels, tooth mobility, and furcation involvement Charting caries and periodontal conditions to aid dentist diagnosis Applying pit and fissure sealants Applying desensitizing agents to the teeth