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Job Title STEPS Dental Hygienist Requisition Number TE08445 Department Name 7A830:Division of Adult Dentistry Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $40.00/hour Type of Position Temporary Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education Associate’s Degree Required Related Experience Required License/Registration/Certification Licensed Dental Hygienist – KY Registered Dental Hygienist Physical Requirements Standing for long periods of time. Shift Monday-Friday, Day shift Job Summary The Dental Hygienist will provide periodontal therapies (Scaling and Root Planning, placement of subgingival antimicrobials) and periodontal maintenance. Provides SRPs and takes radiographs per provider’s approval. Administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia. Provide periodontal, hard, and soft tissue assessments. Provide oral hygiene instruction. Provide chart documentation. Manage patient recall system. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Attention to detail, customer service, communication, good judgment, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and dependability. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 02/12/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


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