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الوصف الوظيفي Evaluates medical and dental state, performs oral health assessments including intra & extra oral examination of soft and hard tissue using various diagnostic and investigative tools consistent with the patient’s oral health needs to establish definitive diagnosis. Takes X-ray images as per the requirements received from the clinical staff, and re-takes images if required. Diagnoses dental and oral disease related to the patient oral hygiene. Establishes diagnoses and develop a treatment plans related to the patient oral hygiene. Discusses the findings, diagnoses, etiology, risks, benefits and prognoses of the patient’s hygiene treatment options, with a view to patient participation in oral health management. Presents and discusses the sequence of treatment, estimated fees, payment arrangements, time requirements and the patient’s responsibilities for treatment. Prepares for and supports patients for treatment by practicing universal precautions and infection control, organizing armamentarium and making dental procedures comfortable for the patients. Performs all dental hygienist duties to the highest standard of patient dental care - scaling and basic root planning, teeth whitening, providing preventive and prophylactic fluoride application, performing recall and follow-up visits when necessary. Provides therapeutic (non-surgical periodontal treatment) and supportive clinical therapy to eliminate and/or control local etiological factor that contributes to the patients’ oral health. Manages medical emergencies in the dental settings, whenever required. Educates patients about proper oral hygiene and administers preventive dental care; record abnormalities and problem areas in patients’ dental structure to provide detailed records for analysis. Determines the level of expertise required for treatment and formulates a written request for consultation and/or referral when appropriate. Facilitates necessary referrals to other health care providers outside the dental hygiene scope of practice, whenever required. Works closely with Dentists to carry out the prescribed hygiene treatment plan. Communicates and coordinates with the different functions in the facility as well as the front desk to maintain work flow and ensure high quality customer service is provided to patients. Assists the Reporting Manager to carry out discussions with Dentists related to hygiene treatment plans. Oversees hygiene room, sterilized instruments, and prepares hygiene room for patients as per the health and safety guidelines. Complies with quality assurance and patient’s safety standards to ensure best practice patient care delivery. Recognizes and institutes procedures to minimize iatrogenic and occupational hazards related to the practice of dentistry. Ensures proper documentation of patient’s examination and treatment details in the available system. Ensures patient safety and reports any incidents or unsafe equipment or situations to the Senior Management. Support the strategy of patient recruitment to ensure proper patient flow and mix. Assesses the oral health needs of the community and provide community oral health services in a variety of settings along with promoting the values of oral health and wellness in the community. Assists in providing monthly departmental reports whenever required.
Fluent English (written and spoken) is required, working knowledge of an additional language is an advantage Client Orientation Communication Flexibility and Adaptability Team Work Self-Reliance Attention to Detail Time and Property Management تفاصيل الوظيفة https://www.bayt.com/ar/uae/jobs/dental-hygienist-oral-hygienist-3795444/ |
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