University of the Pacific
San Francisco, CA, USA
Dental Hygienist Primary Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager, Special Care Clinic provides periodontal and dental hygiene services, to include expanded functions as licensed in the State of California and by participating in Special Care programs and community relation activities. Essential Functions: 1. Provide periodontal care and dental hygiene services for patients in the Special Care Clinic to include local anesthesia under direct supervision of a faculty member, charting of periodontial condition, and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation; take, process and mount dental radiographs as necessary. 2. Demonstrate sound infection control procedures following established protocol. 3. Monitor the recall/maintenance program for Special Care Clinic patients. 4. Record/maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records to include health history, treatment record, medical consult and other patient care information. 5. Educate patients regarding prevention of...