------------------------------------------------------------------ Dental Hygienist UCI Series Concepts Class Specifications - H.45 Dental Hygienist - 9190 September, 1977 ****************************************************************** CLASS CONCEPT Under general supervision, incumbents assist Dentists in providing oral health care to patients. Dental Hygienists perform prophylactic work utilizing hand and mechanized instruments; conduct preliminary examinations of the teeth and surrounding tissues; instruct patients in preventive dental procedures; record evaluations of mouth condition and extent of prophylaxis on dental charts; take and process oral radiographs; clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments; and perform other duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Dental Hygienist as determined by the California Board of Dental Examiners; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. ******************************************************************