Dental Hygienist PRN 16 HOURS / WEEK
Company: OVP Health Care
Location: Huntington
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: The Dental Hygienist
will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs
of oral disease. The position also educates patients on oral
hygiene, takes and develops x-rays, and applies fluoride or
sealants. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Cleans calcareous
deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of
gums using dental instruments. Examines gums using probes to locate
periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease. Feels lymph
nodes under patients chin to detect swelling or tenderness that
could indicate the presence of oral cancer. Applies fluorides or
other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay. Exposes and
develops x-ray film. Records and reviews patient medical histories.
Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment
by dentist. Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilizes
dental instruments. Provides clinical services or health education
to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general
public. Other duties may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associates degree or the
successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental
hygiene State license required PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands
described are representative of those that must be routinely met by
and employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this
position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.JOB
DESCRIPTION Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds. Prolonged periods of
standing, leaning and bending.tion
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