Dental Hygienist

NEW

REF 1771192

NEW

26 hours ago | Dubai | full time

Description: We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices.

What do Dental Hygienists do?
Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll also help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies.

Dental Hygienist skills
As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you also have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities:

*Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination.
*Sterilize dental instruments properly.
*Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history.
*Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis.
*Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride).

Requirements: Bachelors degree from an accredited hygiene program.
State hygiene license.
Current CPR certificate.
Current on Hepatitis B vaccination.
Ability to administer local anesthetic agents.
Able to use an x-ray machine.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Comfortable using computers for a variety of tasks.
Knowledgeable about oral hygiene and dental health.

Provisions: Salary: to be discussed; Medical insurance; Accommodation provided