Dental Hygienist

Responsible planning and directing the preventive dental health program.

Instructs patients in oral health care and for the administration of oral prophylaxis.

Performs complete oral prophylaxis to include: supragingival and subgingival scaling using ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments, polishes the teeth with abrasive pastes and rubber cups and applies topical fluoride treatments.

Provides therapeutic and preventive procedures for patients in all classifications of periodontal disease.

Provides treatment for patients with periodontal disease complicated by other dental and medical problems and prepares patients for periodontal surgery by performing deep scaling and root planning therapy, recording pocket depth and severity of disease, and providing proper post-op care.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.