Dental Hygienist
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - Axess Family Services in Ravenna
SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of our licensed dentist. Is responsible for providing patients with quality dental services while reinforcing dental hygiene.
SUPERVISOR
Director or Designee
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must be capable of performing digital radiography and electronic dental records.
- Reviews patient's oral health history.
- Provide proper quality hygiene for every patient.
- Reinforces oral hygiene instruction including the teaching of appropriate brushing and flossing techniques.
- Performs deep cleanings (scale and root plane).
- Screens patients for periodontal disease.
- Maintain instruments in good working condition with proper sterilization.
- Maintain OSHA standards.
- Assist Dentist during exams.
- Provide thorough charting on every patient.
- Keep working areas clean and organized.
- Capable of functioning with minimal supervision.
- Maintains re-care system with monthly reporting to Chief Dental Officer.
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful completion of an ADA-accredited Dental Hygiene program
- One year experience performing as a Dental Hygienist
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- State of Ohio Dental Hygienist Licensure
COMPLIANCE
This position requires compliance with API's written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.
Failure to comply with API's Written Standards, which may include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements or API's Written Standards or, for managers and supervisors, fails to detect non-compliant conduct where reasonable efforts would have resulted in detection, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, in accordance with API's Compliance Program Policy and Procedure: Addressing Instances of Non-