Responsibilities

•  Provides preventive procedures such as dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, fabricating mouth guards, fluoride treatments, dental screenings, radiographs, and nutritional counseling.

• Conducts dental health educational programs for professional groups, schools, other health care providers, and community groups; refers clients as necessary for further dental treatment.

• Collaborates with other service providers to ensure that necessary treatment is received; plans and implements fluoride mouth rinse programs for school children, periodically visits schools to monitor fluoride mouth rinsing activities.

• Assists in collecting, recording, and tabulating survey data needed for grant requirements and to evaluate programs; prepares reports and maintains records.

• Attends professional meetings and seminars; schedules use of portable equipment with dentists providing homebound care.

• Services, maintains, and cleans portable equipment; monitors and evaluates the progress of dental hygiene students.

• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned; maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification; maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.

• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures; available to respond to clients and/or customers, either in person or over the phone, during assigned business hours and/or clinic times.

• Provides care in a variety of settings throughout the County including, the Health Department Dental Clinic, schools, public health centers, mobile programs and other field locations.

Supplemental Information

 DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

Requirements

Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Illinois, Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene preferred. One year of dental experience preferred, but not required.  

Current Illinois Dental Hygiene license. 
New hires are required to attend paid onsite HR new hire orientation. 

About DuPage County Health Department

The Dental Health Program at the DuPage County Health Department provides access to dental services and oral health education for low-income residents of DuPage County. The goal of the Dental Health Program is to improve the oral health of DuPage County residents, allowing them to be successful in school, employment, and other areas of their lives. DuPage County Health Department Dental Program follows the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and American Dental Association (ADA) guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control. Dental Clinic Smile Squad/School Bases Dental Program If you have any questions about our programs, please contact us at dentalhealth@dupagehealth.org. To schedule an appointment please call 630-682-7400 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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