Dental Hygienist Salary in Newcastle, New South Wales

Dental Hygienist job description

Job Title: Dental Hygienist

Overview/Summary of the Role: A dental hygienist is responsible for cleaning and polishing teeth, examining patients for signs of oral diseases or abnormalities, and providing preventative dental care.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Clean and polish teeth

- Perform oral examinations to detect signs of oral diseases or abnormalities

- Take and interpret dental x-rays

- Develop treatment plans to improve and maintain oral health

- Administer local anesthetics

Dental Hygienist interview questions

Interviewer: Hi, thank you for coming in today. Can you tell me a little bit about your previous experience as a dental hygienist?

Candidate: Yes, I have been working as a dental hygienist for the past five years. I have worked in private practices and community clinics, providing preventative care, patient education, and hygiene treatment plans.

Interviewer: How do you stay up to date on the latest research and techniques in dental hygiene?

Candidate: I attend continuing education courses and read industry publications to stay current on new research and techniques in dental hygiene.

Interviewer: Can you walk me through your process for conducting dental cleanings?

Candidate: Sure. I start by performing a full mouth assessment and recording the patient's medical history. Then, I use hand and rotary instruments to remove tartar and plaque buildup. I also polish the teeth and provide fluoride treatments.