TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:  Dental hygiene tools, Eagle soft and HMS computer software

JOB DESCRIPTION:

** Using dental instruments and hygiene equipment, performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning.

** Instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.

** Assisting a high number of patients as required.
** Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers.

SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED:
**Must have a clear and current Florida Dental Hygiene license
** Must have a current/active CPR certificate
** Knowledge of dental terminology
** Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices
** Skills using dental instruments and equipment and performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning.
** Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.
** Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers in a way that promotes teamwork and the betterment of the residents of Marion County

** Bilingual (English/Spanish) – highly preferred
** Pediatric Experience – highly preferred