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InnovAge

Dental Hygienist - Loveland CO

InnovAge, Denver, CO, United States


This position will have a schedule of 3-days/week (T, W, Th)

The Dental Hygienist performs professional dental care the field of dental hygiene including all related clinical procedures.

  • Prepares treatment materials/trays according to the needs of individual participants.
  • Screens and evaluates patients regarding cavity detection, periodontal pathology and medical history.
  • Performs exposing, processing and mounting of radiographs.
  • Administers local anesthetics and gross debridement in treatment of acute periodontal conditions.
  • Performs supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage, root planning and oral prophylaxis.
  • Administers topical fluorides.
  • Provides instruction for proper home care prevention techniques for oral hygiene including proper tooth brushing, flossing and nutrition.
  • Documents procedures performed.
  • Assists in the training of dental assistants.
  • Cleans treatment room(s) after each participant visit by discarding all disposable items, gathering soiled instruments, and placing them in the sterilization area.
  • Checks treatment rooms for cleanliness and corrects as necessary

REQUIRED

  • Current state issued Dental Hygienist license
  • 1+ yr as Dental Hygienist
  • High School Diploma or GED