Registered Dental Hygienist For Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

at  Cleveland Clinic

Job Summary
This position is responsible for cleaning teeth, examining patients for oral diseases such as gingivitis, and providing other preventative dental care to patients. In addition, this position is responsible for educating patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene with Two (2) years of experience post qualification

Or

• Completion of diploma in dental hygiene (minimum two (2) years course duration with Four (4) years of experience post qualification

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Sufficient manual dexterity to handle and operate various dental equipment
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Proficient in the use of Pcs and spreadsheets
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak and write in English is required
  Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
  Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabi’s new central business district. It shares the island with a hotel, stock exchange, and office buildings. Access to the island is by multiple bridges to the mainland. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model of care, providing a spectrum of specialty services that are designed to cater to the healthcare needs of Abu Dhabi and the region. One of the objectives of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is to address the needs of patients currently traveling abroad for treatment. Like its counterpart in the United States, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a physician-led medical facility, served by Western-trained, North American board-certified (or equivalent) physicians. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offers the most advanced tertiary medical services in the region through a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties. Local and international patients are cared for in an environment that combines excellent amenities and service standards with the highest quality patient care and superior clinical outcomes. The hospital is designed to offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and to utilize advanced technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.

• Reviews and updates patients medical history
• Performs intraoral and extraoral examinations and records in chart
• Takes radiographic x-rays as directed by the dentist
• Removes calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
• Applies preventative materials to the teeth (ie: sealants and fluorides)
• Makes impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts
• Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
• Counsels patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
• Performs oral prophylaxis
• Elects appropriate healthcare method and instructs patients on oral hygiene and care method
• Performs cross cover duties as a Dental Assistant
• Performs any other duties, as assigned