Coast Dental
Hygienist (Monday and Wednesday)
– Coast Dental Location:
Tallahassee, FL Job Purpose
Registered Dental Hygienists are assigned duties and responsibilities that involve licensed professional work providing dental hygiene services. An RDH implements appropriate standard of care therapy, assists a dentist in providing hygiene, periodontal or dental care, provides assessments, creates treatment plans based on a dentist's diagnosis, and furnishes oral and overall health education to patients. Duties and Responsibilities
Assess patients' teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues for abnormalities or suspected diseases. Create periodontal treatment plans based on the dentist's diagnosis. Bring to the dentist's immediate attention any suspected lesion in the mouth or on the teeth. Thoroughly remove soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stain from teeth using hand instruments, ultrasonic cavitron inserts, and prophy handpieces. Instruct patients on good oral hygiene practices and recommend appropriate products or devices for home care. Perform prophylaxis in the absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis. Perform full mouth debridement as a first stage gingivitis therapy or to remove interfering calculus. Perform scaling and root planning as periodontal therapy. Place locally administered antibiotics as supportive periodontal therapy. Implement irrigation and desensitizing procedures as adjunctive to periodontal therapy. Position and expose dental and panoramic radiographic film and sensors. Perform in-office whitening procedures, including gel application, curing, and subsequent applications. Apply cavity‑preventive agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants. Make recommendations regarding patients' re‑care interval and follow‑up needs. Perform all other duties as assigned and allowed under applicable Florida state laws and regulations. Qualifications
Must be licensed and in good standing with the state. Associates or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification. Willingness to partner with the dentist and work well as a member of the dental team; must possess visual acuity and manual dexterity required for precise dental instrumentation. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Medical Practices
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– Coast Dental Location:
Tallahassee, FL Job Purpose
Registered Dental Hygienists are assigned duties and responsibilities that involve licensed professional work providing dental hygiene services. An RDH implements appropriate standard of care therapy, assists a dentist in providing hygiene, periodontal or dental care, provides assessments, creates treatment plans based on a dentist's diagnosis, and furnishes oral and overall health education to patients. Duties and Responsibilities
Assess patients' teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues for abnormalities or suspected diseases. Create periodontal treatment plans based on the dentist's diagnosis. Bring to the dentist's immediate attention any suspected lesion in the mouth or on the teeth. Thoroughly remove soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stain from teeth using hand instruments, ultrasonic cavitron inserts, and prophy handpieces. Instruct patients on good oral hygiene practices and recommend appropriate products or devices for home care. Perform prophylaxis in the absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis. Perform full mouth debridement as a first stage gingivitis therapy or to remove interfering calculus. Perform scaling and root planning as periodontal therapy. Place locally administered antibiotics as supportive periodontal therapy. Implement irrigation and desensitizing procedures as adjunctive to periodontal therapy. Position and expose dental and panoramic radiographic film and sensors. Perform in-office whitening procedures, including gel application, curing, and subsequent applications. Apply cavity‑preventive agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants. Make recommendations regarding patients' re‑care interval and follow‑up needs. Perform all other duties as assigned and allowed under applicable Florida state laws and regulations. Qualifications
Must be licensed and in good standing with the state. Associates or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification. Willingness to partner with the dentist and work well as a member of the dental team; must possess visual acuity and manual dexterity required for precise dental instrumentation. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Medical Practices
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