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