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Job Summary: This is technical dental work in a full-service dental clinic or a portable
dental clinic environment, examining, cleaning, and instructing on the
general care of the teeth for all ages. In this environment, the dental
hygienist may perform the following duties under the general supervision
of a licensed dentist.

Major Duties & Responsibilities
• Examines the teeth of patients
• Performs dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planning to treat or prevent dental diseases
• Performs radiographs and periodontal evaluations
• Applies fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride
• Records findings and maintains records on dental status and services rendered to patients
• Instructs patients on the proper care of teeth, and recommends measures for the prevention of dental diseases
• Assists the dentist in planning and carrying out dental health programs
• Billing and ledger maintenance as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of the techniques and practices of
dental hygiene. Ability to secure the cooperation of the patient and to elicit the required
information; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and to
interpret and maintain records and reports for patient understanding; ability to deal
tactfully with the public and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and
making decisions; ability to work with other professionals and support personnel in the
performance of duties typical of the dental hygienist, and assisting with other duties
which may be of lesser complexity. Ability to work with Dentrix software preferred.

Minimum Education & Experience
Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an appropriately accredited institution or an
equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed to practice as a dental
hygienist in North Carolina.

About Appalachian District Health Department

AppHealthCare is a fully accredited district health department serving Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga counties and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Alleghany and Ashe counties. Our mission is to promote safe and healthy living, prevent disease, and protect the environment. The Appalachian District Health Department was established in 1933 and covers Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties. The health department provides many services such as high quality clinical care, nutrition services, Women Infants and Children (WIC), community health services and environmental health services. The rebranding initiative represents our ability to continue to provide high quality patient care and essential services that are critical for the health of the public. We are committed to serving our patients and clients and ensuring the fulfillment of our mission to promote safe and healthy living, prevent disease and protect the environment. We provide a variety of high quality services to meet the needs of our communities: Clinical Services Environmental Health Services Nutrition Services Community Health Services AppHealthCare accepts private insurances, Medicaid, a...nd Medicare, as well as patients without health insurance. We offer a sliding fee discount program for patients. AppHealthCare is governed by a Board of Health and an FQHC Board, Partners in Public Health.

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