DENTAL HIGENIST

JOB SUMMARY

The Dental Hygienist primarily examines patients' teeth and gums; removes
calculus, stains, and plaque from teeth, teaches proper brushing techniques
and provides preventive dental care techniques after careful examination and
diagnosis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

‎1. Receives patients in Hygiene Room (clinic). Examines patient's oral
cavity, periodontal tissues and particularly the gums using probe to identify
gum diseases.
‎2. Screens patients and maintains appropriate dental charts.
‎3. Performs procedures such as oral prophylaxis, teeth whitening (Bleaching)
and explains after care procedures to patients.
‎4. Removes left over cements and composite of orthodontic patients after
debonding using high-speed dental handpieces.
‎5. Takes Peri-Apical, Panoramic, Cepahlometric and bite-wing X-rays depending
on the dentist's request.
‎6. Takes Alginate Impression and/or other impression materials available for
the patient.
‎7. Escorts the patients to the reception hall for next appointment and
payments.
‎8. Manages and operates equipment safely and carefully while complying with
policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and
infection control.
‎9. Requests and orders supplies as necessary and sorts the monthly supplies
of dental materials needed in the clinic.
‎10. Maintains required records, reports and statistics as per policy.
‎11. Liaises with other departments, physicians and administration as
appropriate, to collaborate in patient care activities.
‎12. Implements Ministry of Health rules and regulations, Accreditation
Canada, Joint Commission International standards related to the dental
laboratory as directed.
‎13. Attends departmental committee meetings as required.
‎14. Performs all other additional assignments as requested by the Clinical
Director- Dental.

KEY CONTACTS* *

INTERNAL:
* Visiting Doctors & Physicians
* NMH Doctors & Physicians
* Other NMH Employees
EXTERNAL:
* Patients
* Patients Relatives & Friends
* Medical Representatives

JOB REQUIREMENTS* *

Education :
Two- Year Dental Hygiene course post High School
Basic Life Support Certification is desirable
Licensing: Valid License from Ministry of Health- Kuwait to practice as a
Dental Hygienist.

Experience :
Preferably ‎5 years ' experience in a similar role

OTHER SKILLS:
Administrative Skills: Analytical and Decision Making skills; Attention
to Details and Self Discipline
Soft Skills: Good Communication and Inter-Personal skills.
Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet and Hospital
MIS
Language Skills: Good in written and spoken English, Arabic is preferred.

PHYSICAL & WORKING CONDITIONS
Works primarily in an air conditioned, well-lighted and comfortable dental
clinic with laboratory instruments Occasionally involves prolonged standing,
bending and lifting supplies/equipments.