Core Clinical Responsibilities
Preventive Care: Cleaning teeth by removing plaque and tartar, polishing, and applying preventive materials like fluorides or sealants.
Periodontal Therapy: Performing scaling and root planing to treat gum disease, including cleaning beneath the gum margins.
Diagnostics: Taking, developing, and interpreting dental radiographs (X-rays).
Screenings: Conducting head, neck, and oral cancer screenings, examining gums for disease, and documenting findings (charting) for the dentist.
Anesthesia: Administering local anesthesia or nitrous oxide (depending on state regulations)

Patient Education and Care
Instruction: Training patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques.
Counseling: Providing nutritional counseling for better oral health.
Patient Management: Reviewing health histories, taking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse), and easing patient anxiety.





Administrative and Maintenance Tasks
Sterilization: Maintaining, sharpening, and sterilizing dental instruments.
Room Setup: Preparing the treatment room, including arranging instruments and sterilizing surfaces to ensure safety protocols.
Documentation: Updating patient records, treatment plans, and clinical notes.

Required Skills and Qualifications
Education: A degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
License: Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with required state exams and certifications (e.g., in X-ray and local anesthesia).

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹24,000.00 per month

Perks:
Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Dental Hygienist Poonamallee
🏢 Saveetha Dental College & hospitals, SIMATS UNIVERSITY
📍 Poonamallee