This position does not provide Visa sponsorship.
The dental hygienist evaluates the oral health status of each patient to effectively plan and deliver comprehensive preventive oral care for periodontal patients. Initial and ongoing periodontal hygiene treatments are conducted in close collaboration with the periodontist to meet the needs of a diverse patient population, including patients referred from various specialties such as: Prosthodontics (including full reconstruction and dental implants), Orthodontics, Osseointegration, Sleep Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Transplant, Cardiovascular, as well as hospital-based care. The dental hygienist provides patient education on dental and periodontal disease processes, enabling the development of individualized home care regimens. The dental hygienist also actively participates in departmental activities, scholarly initiatives, and research projects within the department and throughout the organization.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assess patient's medical and dental history and periodontal status.
Review medical history, allergies and medications; identifies potential contraindications to treatment.
Conduct a thorough intra/extraoral examination; recognizes and records any deviation from normal.
Assess periodontal status both intraorally and radiographically; utilizes correct principles of instrumentation while probing and exploring during assessment.
Develop treatment plan based on patient's needs identified from completed assessment phase.
Initiate individualized plan of care.
Develop an individualized patient dental hygiene treatment plan.
Accurately document all assessment findings.
Produce quality, diagnostic radiographs depicting appropriate teeth, area and/or landmarks.
This position requires current Dental Hygiene licensure in the state of Minnesota. Periodontal experience preferred; must have certification in the administration of local anesthesia, nitrous oxide sedation, and Basic Life Support. Strong communication, interpersonal and computer skills are necessary.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
