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Dental Hygienist job description
A ready advert for a Dental Hygienist job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a dental hygienist to clean teeth, remove tartar, apply preventive treatments and teach patients how to look after their teeth and gums every day.
Duties and responsibilities
- Check gums and teeth and record oral health findings before treatment
- Remove tartar and deposits and polish teeth with hand and ultrasonic instruments
- Apply fluoride and fissure sealants for children and adults
- Teach patients brushing and flossing and give diet advice for healthy teeth
- Take dental X-rays when the dentist asks, following radiation protection rules
- Report to the dentist any decay, gum disease or lesion that needs treatment
- Sterilize instruments and prepare the dental unit following infection control procedures
- Take part in oral health awareness campaigns in schools and the community
Requirements
- Higher diploma or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or dental technology, with a licence to practise
- 3 to 6 years of experience in dental cleaning and preventive oral care
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Scaling and polishing
- Periodontal assessment
- Fluoride application
- Fissure sealants
- Oral health education
- Infection control
- Working with patients
Preferred
- Experience in children's dentistry or school health programmes
- Experience with electronic patient records
- Good English
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