Dental Hygienist

Company: Brown County Oral Health Partnership
Location: Green Bay
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join Brown County Oral Health Partnership in Green Bay, WI where you can make a real difference in people's lives. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to providing top-notch oral health care to kids in the community. Your role will involve delivering exceptional patient care, promoting oral hygiene education, and working in a supportive environment that values your skills and expertise. Come join us and help us create healthier smiles every day!

Responsibilities:
--- Review the health history of the patient
--- Perform prophylaxis
--- Apply fluoride, SDF, and complete protective restorations
--- Deliver oral hygiene instructions
--- Complete periodontal charting and educate patients on periodontal status
--- Record and document accurate notes
--- Perform hygiene assessment
--- Place sealants
--- Deliver post-op and post-fluoride instructions
--- Educate the patients on oral health and provide dietary counseling

Qualifications:
--- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program (required), CPR, and basic life support training
--- People skills; the majority of a dental hygienist's day is spent interacting with others, from co-workers to patients
--- Adaptability to work at different clinical sites and with a variety of rotating staff
--- Provide high-quality clinical services
--- Enjoys working with children and teens

About Company:
Brown County Oral Health Partnership, OHP, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing comprehensive dental services and education to Brown County children from birth to age 19 who are uninsured and with limited resources, or medical assistance without access to a provider. OHP's team of paid, licensed dental professionals treat more than 12,000 patients annually. Typical services include exams, x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fluoride varnishes, fillings, and education. OHP operates multiple clinics, a traveling school-based program, and a hospital services partnership for children needing advanced care. Without OHP, most of these children would not have access to dental care.



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