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Chapel Hill, NC - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Position Summary
The Registered Dental Hygienist RDH plays a crucial role in providing oral health care. Our services enhance the overall wellbeing of our patients through optimal oral health. As a North Carolina State Dental Board licensed professional the RDH is responsible for assessment preventive care specialized care therapeutic care and education that empower patients to maintain their health and understand the connection between oral health and systemic health. The ASOD Registered Dental Hygienists serve as the first line of triage for our Dental Faculty Practice dentists. A high level of dental hygiene skills knowledge and competency is essential for the success of our schools mission. Each position adheres to the highest standards requiring a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of dental hygiene. Our advancedlevel registered dental hygienists provide clinical care to a diverse range of patients encompassing both general and specialty care dentistry. They are adept at recognizing and treating patients with varying medical conditions from healthy to severely compromised states. Their services include all forms of dental hygiene care including nonsurgical periodontal therapies utilizing advanced instrumentation techniques. Additionally they are skilled in administering local anesthesia. Our hygienists excel at delivering personalized oral health education tailored to individual patient needs. They collaborate closely with general and specialty dentists to codiagnose specific hygiene services for our patients. The expertise of our registered dental hygienists is vital as our general and specialty care providers rely on their advanced skills to identify treat and refer various dental hygiene needs and other dental pathologies. In addition they actively engage with volunteers students and residents fostering a collaborative learning environment that enhances the educational experience. Our hygienists actively participate in professional development opportunities ensuring they remain at the forefront of the field. This commitment to ongoing education enhances their skills and knowledge allowing them to provide the highest quality care At Adams School of Dentistry the RDH supports a range of general and specialty clinics including Periodontology Prosthodontics Endodontics Operative Pediatric Craniofacial/Geriatric/Hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology with a primary focus in the Dental Faculty Practice. By collaborating with general dentists specialist and other dental team members our Registered Dental Hygienists contribute their expertise to deliver comprehensive care that recognizes the impact of oral health on overall health and wellbeing of the patient.

Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Must be licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina. Candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles practices and regulations governing dental hygiene in accordance with the North Carolina State Dental Board and the Dental Hygiene Practice Act including patient care protocols medical guidelines clinical procedures and patient care management. Candidate must have ability to apply continual learning of new clinical treatments techniques and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Certified to administer Local Anesthesia not required but will be encouraged. Candidate must be willing to research learn and apply new clinical treatments techniques and technologies.

Work Schedule
PartTime 20 hours a week. Days to be determined


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