Performs oral prophylaxis; conducts a dental hygiene education program; directs student dental hygienists; performs expanded dental hygiene duties delegated by a dentist.

Under general supervision, performs expanded dental hygiene technical and restorative dental procedures and periodontal therapy in conjunction with dental students, dentists and physicians.

Performs primary dental hygiene duties including:  reviews patient health history; conducts preliminary oral examination including periodontal charting; takes intra-oral photographs; takes vital signs; performs oral prophylaxis including sub-gingival and supra-gingival scaling, root planing and soft tissue curettage; applies fluoride treatments and sealants;  

Takes impressions for diagnostic models; retracts gingival tissue prior to impression; fabricates temporary restorations; adapts stainless steel crowns and perform other duties as provided by the State of Washington's dental laws;  

Exposes and processes X‑rays; performs dental prophylaxis; performs preliminary oral examinations; 

Educates patient in oral hygiene, including dietary analysis; performs periodontal charting; 

Injects local anesthetic for restorative and surgical procedures  

Administers nitrous‑oxide‑oxygen analgesia; 

Performs root planning and soft tissue curettage; 

Applies rubber dam to isolate teeth; 

Places cement base; places amalgam matrix bands and wedge; condenses and carves amalgam restorations; 

Adjusts occlusion following removal of rubber dam; adapts celluloid matrices for placement of composite resins; inserts and finishes composite resin restorations; 

Retracts gingival tissue prior to impression; fabricates temporary restorations in crown and bridge procedures; places and removes temporary restorations; fits and cements stainless steel crowns; 

Performs other work as required.

Knowledge of:  principles, techniques, terminology, and practices of dental hygiene; normal and abnormal conditions of the mouth; community health organizations and agencies concerned with dental health; preventive dental health services. 

Ability to:  establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with professional and lay groups; speak effectively before groups and present information in a clear and concise manner; render prophylactic treatment to patients; perform expanded dental hygiene duties.

A valid Washington State license as Dental Hygienist. 

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. 

A valid Washington State license as Dental Hygienist and two years of experience as a Dental Hygienist.