The Dental Hygienist primarily examines patients' teeth and gums; removes calculus, stains, and plaque from teeth, teaches proper brushing techniques and provides preventive dental care techniques after careful examination and diagnosis.
Education : 2 years Dental Hygiene course post High School
Licensing : Valid License from Ministry of Health- Kuwait to practice as a Dental Hygienist.
Experience : 5 years experience in a similar role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Works in the operatory or treatment room with the dentist.
Handles telephone communications with courtesy, accuracy and respect for confidentiality
Prepares the operatory room for procedures, providing isolation or maintaining dry working field for the dentist.
Receives patients in the dental laboratory, examines head and neck area for lesions and other signs of oral problems Examines patient's oral cavity, periodontal tissues and particularly the gums using probe to identify gum diseases.
Screens patients andmaintains appropriate dental charts.
Performs procedures such as oral prophylaxis, teeth whitening (Bleaching) and explains after care procedures to patients.
Removes left over cements and composite of orthodontic patients after debonding using high-speed dentalhandpieces.
Applies decay preventing agents such as fluoride and pits and fissure sealant to patients.
Takes Peri-Apical, Panoramic, Cepahlometric and bite-wing X-rays depending on the dentist's request.
Takes Alginate Impression and/or other impression materials available for the patient.
Escorts the patients to the reception hall for next appointment and payments.
Manages and operates equipment safely and carefully while complying with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control
Requests and orders supplies as necessary and sorts the monthly supplies of dental materials needed in the clinic.
Maintains required records, reports and statistics as per policy
Liaises with other departments, physicians and administration as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care activities
Implements Ministry of Health rules and regulations, Accreditation Canada, Joint Commission International standards related to the dental laboratory as directed.
Attends departmental committee meetings as required
Performs all other additional assignments as requested by the Clinical Director- Dental.
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Education : 2 years Dental Hygiene course post High School
Licensing : Valid License from Ministry of Health- Kuwait to practice as a Dental Hygienist.
Experience : 5 years experience in a similar role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Works in the operatory or treatment room with the dentist.
Handles telephone communications with courtesy, accuracy and respect for confidentiality
Prepares the operatory room for procedures, providing isolation or maintaining dry working field for the dentist.
Receives patients in the dental laboratory, examines head and neck area for lesions and other signs of oral problems Examines patient's oral cavity, periodontal tissues and particularly the gums using probe to identify gum diseases.
Screens patients andmaintains appropriate dental charts.
Performs procedures such as oral prophylaxis, teeth whitening (Bleaching) and explains after care procedures to patients.
Removes left over cements and composite of orthodontic patients after debonding using high-speed dentalhandpieces.
Applies decay preventing agents such as fluoride and pits and fissure sealant to patients.
Takes Peri-Apical, Panoramic, Cepahlometric and bite-wing X-rays depending on the dentist's request.
Takes Alginate Impression and/or other impression materials available for the patient.
Escorts the patients to the reception hall for next appointment and payments.
Manages and operates equipment safely and carefully while complying with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control
Requests and orders supplies as necessary and sorts the monthly supplies of dental materials needed in the clinic.
Maintains required records, reports and statistics as per policy
Liaises with other departments, physicians and administration as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care activities
Implements Ministry of Health rules and regulations, Accreditation Canada, Joint Commission International standards related to the dental laboratory as directed.
Attends departmental committee meetings as required
Performs all other additional assignments as requested by the Clinical Director- Dental.
Apply Online
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