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The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Dental Faculty Practice provides general and specialty dental and maxillofacial treatment with faculty from various clinical departments and groups (i.e. general dentistry, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, dental implants, oral medicine, orofacial pain, periodontics, prosthodontics, pathology, radiology, special care, and endodontics). The clinical team consists of caring and competent clinical assistants, hygienists, administrative and financial personnel. An advantage to patients is that they can see multiple dental specialists as part of the same practice; these specialists are clinicians, educators and researchers that are committed to providing the highest quality of care for their patients.

This position is eligible for a SIGN ON BONUS of $3,000 to be paid in two installments:
$1,500 within 30 days of your hire date and $1,500 12 months after hire date.
The Dental Hygienist is a primary care oral health professional, licensed in dental hygiene to provide education, assessment, research, administrative, diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic services that support overall health through the promotion of optimal oral health. The Dental Hygienist will support the the Dental Faculty Practice. Dental hygienists work in partnership with all members of the dental team. Dentists and dental hygienists practice together as colleagues, each offering professional expertise for the goal of providing optimum oral health care to the public. The distinct roles of the dental hygienist and dentist complement and augment the effectiveness of each professional and contribute to a collaborative environment.

Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina.

Candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and regulations governing general dental hygiene, patient care protocols, medical guidelines, clinical procedures in general dental hygiene and patient care management. Candidate must have ability to apply continual learning of new clinical treatments, techniques, and technologies in the field of dental hygiene and ability to perform general and specialized patient services consistent with the Dental Hygiene Practice Act. Ability to make appropriate referrals and completes charting. Ability to educate the patient in proper oral hygiene and alternative treatment methods. Ability to discuss alternative treatments with other dental professional. Ability to apply knowledge of educational theory and techniques in the field of dental health. Ability to communicate both verbally and written in executing responsibilities and dealing with patients, faculty, and staff.

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