Hygiene Assistant

The Hygiene Assistant assists the Registered Dental Hygienist and/or the Dentist during treatment and examination of patients by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Prepare operatory for patient care by cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining instruments and equipment; prepare patient for hygiene exam by greeting the patient, escorting the patient to the treatment room, and making them feel at-ease and comfortable to build rapport; take and record medical and dental histories and updated personal information in patient's chart; take and expose dental diagnostic x-rays; inform the hygienist when patient is ready for prophylaxis; assist the hygienist in suctioning, periodontic exams and new patient periodontic screening; polish, floss and administer fluoride treatment and other recognized topical agents for the prevention of oral disease for patients after the hygienist completes scaling; assist the dentist and hygienist with patient exam, dental and periodontal charting; and end the treatment visit by reinforcing the treatment plan, providing preventive education and escorting the patient back to the front reception area.