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LaSante Health Center Dental Hygienist in Brooklyn, New York
Counselling patients and keeping them calm during examination and treatment
Screening patients, including conducting mouth and neck examinations and reviewing oral health history
Educating patients on proper teeth and gum care and the importance of diet on oral health
Taking X-rays and developing dental impressions and radiographs of teeth
Sterilising dental instruments and equipment
Removing plaque, cleaning teeth and helping to prevent gum disease
Supporting the Dentist on all aspects of dental care
Staying current with the latest developments in dentistry
Collecting medical and dental histories from patients
Charting dental conditions based on observations and evaluations
This is a part-time and/or weekend position