Summary The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the supervision of the dentist and performs other clinical and clerical functions under general supervision. Responsibilities Major duties for the position include (but are not limited to): Customer Service - Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public; Assists customers with questions or concerns. Patient Care - Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover;- Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently;- Provides routine oral prophylactic care to include application of fluoride solutions- Provides gross debridement, deep scaling, and curettage and root planning procedures- Cleans dental prostheses, fixed and removable- Manages dental recall system, referring patients to the doctor for additional care when needed-Administers topical anesthetic agents;- Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection control protocols....