Volunteer: Volunteer Dental AssistantIf you are a dental assistant with your DA certification, we would love to have your help in our dental clinic! We would welcome a 4-hour or 8-hour shift that fits your schedule, Tuesday-Friday. If interested, respond to this opportunity and a YUGM staff member will call you to talk about the details. Thank you! Duties will include the following: Oral inspection, with no diagnosis. Take and record blood pressure and vital signs. Take digital radiographs. Take intra-oral and extra-oral photographs. Perform coronal polish. A licensed dentist shall determine the teeth are free of calculus or other extraneous material prior to dismissing the patient. Give fluoride treatments. Give patient education in oral hygiene. Give preoperative and postoperative instructions. Place topical anesthetics. Place and remove the rubber dam. Apply sealants. Place a matrix and wedge for a direct restorative material after the dentist has prepared the cavity. Place cavity liners and bases with DDS supervision. Perform acid etch and apply bonding agents. Polish restorations but may not intra-orally adjust or finish permanent restorations. Sterilize equipment and disinfect operatories. Place retraction cord. Hold in place and remove impression materials after the dentist has placed them. Take impressions and bite registrations of the teeth and jaws for: diagnostic and opposing models, fixed and removable orthodontic appliances, occlusal guards, bleaching trays, fluoride trays, and temporary indirect restorations such as temporary crowns. Fabricate, cement, and remove temporary crowns or temporary bridges. Remove the excess cement after the dentist has placed a permanent or temporary inlay, crown, bridge or appliance. Place a temporary filling (as zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE)) after diagnosis and examination by the dentist. Pack and medicate extraction areas. Remove sutures. Select restoration or denture shade.Copies of current DA and BLS certifications are required. Program: Dental Care Center If you are a dental assistant with your DA certification, we would love to have your help in our dental clinic! We would welcome a 4-hour or 8-hour shift that fits your schedule, Tuesday-Friday. If interested, respond to this opportunity and a YUGM staff member will call you to talk about the details. Thank you! Duties will include the following: Oral inspection, with no diagnosis. Take and record blood pressure and vital signs. Take digital radiographs. Take intra-oral and extra-oral photographs. Perform coronal polish. A licensed dentist shall determine the teeth are free of calculus or other extraneous material prior to dismissing the patient. Give fluoride treatments. Give patient education in oral hygiene. Give preoperative and postoperative instructions. Place topical anesthetics. Place and remove the rubber dam. Apply sealants. Place a matrix and wedge for a direct restorative material after the dentist has prepared the cavity. Place cavity liners and bases with DDS supervision. Perform acid etch and apply bonding agents. Polish restorations but may not intra-orally adjust or finish permanent restorations. Sterilize equipment and disinfect operatories. Place retraction cord. Hold in place and remove impression materials after the dentist has placed them. Take impressions and bite registrations of the teeth and jaws for: diagnostic and opposing models, fixed and removable orthodontic appliances, occlusal guards, bleaching trays, fluoride trays, and temporary indirect restorations such as temporary crowns. Fabricate, cement, and remove temporary crowns or temporary bridges. Remove the excess cement after the dentist has placed a permanent or temporary inlay, crown, bridge or appliance. Place a temporary filling (as zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE)) after diagnosis and examination by the dentist. Pack and medicate extraction areas. Remove sutures. Select restoration or denture shade.Copies of current DA and BLS certifications are required. Program: Dental Care Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98901 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer DentistsIf you are a dentist or orthodontist licensed in the state of Washington, we'd love to have your help in our dental clinic! We would welcome a 4-hour or 8-hour shift that fits your schedule, Tuesday-Friday. If interested, respond to this opportunity and a YUGM staff member will call you to talk about details! Thank you! Program: Dental Care Center If you are a dentist or orthodontist licensed in the state of Washington, we'd love to have your help in our dental clinic! We would welcome a 4-hour or 8-hour shift that fits your schedule, Tuesday-Friday. If interested, respond to this opportunity and a YUGM staff member will call you to talk about details! Thank you! Program: Dental Care Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98901 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dental Shadow: Morning ShiftAre you interested in learning more about the dental field and want to get some exposure to what that entails? Are you a dental student who needs observation hours? Our goal is to collaborate with community members to create a working/learning relationship and increase interest in dentistry, as well as educating on what we do here at the YUGM Dental Clinic and the Mission. Areas of observation: Oral inspection.How to record vitals.Radiographs.Taking intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.Fluoride treatments.Patient education.Periodontal therapies.Preoperative and postoperative instructions.Placement of topical anesthetics.Placement and removal of rubber dam.Prep and placement of restorations.Sterilization of equipment and disinfection of operatories.Taking impressions and/or bite registration for: diagnostic and opposing models, occlusal guards, and temporary indirect restorations such as temporary crowns.Fabrication, cementation, and removal of temporary crowns or temporary bridges.Placing a temporary filling (as zinc oxide-eugenol).Pack and medicate extraction areas.Removal of sutures.And additional procedures performed within a professional dental setting.If you are wanting to do a full shift, please sign up for both the morning and afternoon shift for that day. Please enter in the North Main Entrance, park in the spots shown in blue and check-in at the Clinic. Program: Dental Care Center Are you interested in learning more about the dental field and want to get some exposure to what that entails? Are you a dental student who needs observation hours? Our goal is to collaborate with community members to create a working/learning relationship and increase interest in dentistry, as well as educating on what we do here at the YUGM Dental Clinic and the Mission. Areas of observation: Oral inspection.How to record vitals.Radiographs.Taking intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.Fluoride treatments.Patient education.Periodontal therapies.Preoperative and postoperative instructions.Placement of topical anesthetics.Placement and removal of rubber dam.Prep and placement of restorations.Sterilization of equipment and disinfection of operatories.Taking impressions and/or bite registration for: diagnostic and opposing models, occlusal guards, and temporary indirect restorations such as temporary crowns.Fabrication, cementation, and removal of temporary crowns or temporary bridges.Placing a temporary filling (as zinc oxide-eugenol).Pack and medicate extraction areas.Removal of sutures.And additional procedures performed within a professional dental setting.If you are wanting to do a full shift, please sign up for both the morning and afternoon shift for that day. Please enter in the North Main Entrance, park in the spots shown in blue and check-in at the Clinic. Program: Dental Care Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98901 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dental Shadow: Afternoon ShiftAre you interested in learning more about the dental field and want to get some exposure to what that entails? Are you a dental student who needs observation hours? Our goal is to collaborate with community members to create a working/learning relationship and increase interest in dentistry, as well as educating on what we do here at the YUGM Dental Clinic and the Mission. Tuesday- hygienist observation Wednesday- dentist and hygienist observation Thursday- dentist and hygienist observation Friday- hygienist observation Areas of observation: Oral inspection.How to record vitals.Radiographs.Taking intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.Fluoride treatments.Patient education.Periodontal therapies.Preoperative and postoperative instructions.Placement of topical anesthetics.Placement and removal of rubber dam.Prep and placement of restorations.Sterilization of equipment and disinfection of operatories.Taking impressions and/or bite registration for: diagnostic and opposing models, occlusal guards, and temporary indirect restorations such as temporary crowns.Fabrication, cementation, and removal of temporary crowns or temporary bridges.Placing a temporary filling (as zinc oxide-eugenol).Pack and medicate extraction areas.Removal of sutures.And additional procedures performed within a professional dental setting.If you are wanting to do a full shift, please sign up for both the morning and afternoon shift for that day. Please enter in the North Main Entrance, park in the spots shown in blue and check-in at the Clinic. Program: Dental Care Center Are you interested in learning more about the dental field and want to get some exposure to what that entails? Are you a dental student who needs observation hours? Our goal is to collaborate with community members to create a working/learning relationship and increase interest in dentistry, as well as educating on what we do here at the YUGM Dental Clinic and the Mission. Tuesday- hygienist observation Wednesday- dentist and hygienist observation Thursday- dentist and hygienist observation Friday- hygienist observation Areas of observation: Oral inspection.How to record vitals.Radiographs.Taking intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.Fluoride treatments.Patient education.Periodontal therapies.Preoperative and postoperative instructions.Placement of topical anesthetics.Placement and removal of rubber dam.Prep and placement of restorations.Sterilization of equipment and disinfection of operatories.Taking impressions and/or bite registration for: diagnostic and opposing models, occlusal guards, and temporary indirect restorations such as temporary crowns.Fabrication, cementation, and removal of temporary crowns or temporary bridges.Placing a temporary filling (as zinc oxide-eugenol).Pack and medicate extraction areas.Removal of sutures.And additional procedures performed within a professional dental setting.If you are wanting to do a full shift, please sign up for both the morning and afternoon shift for that day. Please enter in the North Main Entrance, park in the spots shown in blue and check-in at the Clinic. Program: Dental Care Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98901 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dental HygienistIf you are a registered dental hygienist with current licensure in Washington State and current CPR/BLS certification, we would love to have your help in our dental clinic! We would welcome a 4-hour or 8-hour shift that fits your schedule, Tuesday-Friday. If interested, please respond to this opportunity and email Nikki.Walker@yugm.org, and a YUGM staff member will contact you to discuss the details. Thank you! Duties will include the following: Oral Cancer ScreeningsConduct oral and systemic health screeningsTake and record blood pressure and vital signsPerform adult prophyTake x-rays with digital radiography (PANO, PAs, BWX, VBW, FMX)Take intra-oral and extra-oral photographsPerform periodontal therapies Administer local anesthesiaGive fluoride treatmentsApply SDF treatmentsPeriochartingComplete restorations in collaboration with DDS to include: placing a matrix and wedge for a direct restorative material after the dentist has prepared the cavity, placing retraction cord when needed, applying cavity liners and bases, performing acid etch and applying bonding agents, adjusting restoration as needed, and polishing of restorationProvide patient education in proper oral hygiene proceduresExplain preoperative and postoperative instructions for restorations, periodontal therapies, fluoride, etc.Tear down, disinfection, and set up of operatoriesPerform proper sterilization techniques for instrumentationRemove excess cement, when requested, after the dentist has placed a permanent or temporary crown, bridge, or other fixed restorationPlace a temporary filling (such as zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE)) after diagnosis and examination by the dentistRemoval of sutures when requested by DDSAdditional procedures as delegated by DDSProper documentation of current Washington State RDH licensure and BLS/CPR certification is required. Program: Dental Care Center If you are a registered dental hygienist with current licensure in Washington State and current CPR/BLS certification, we would love to have your help in our dental clinic! We would welcome a 4-hour or 8-hour shift that fits your schedule, Tuesday-Friday. If interested, please respond to this opportunity and email Nikki.Walker@yugm.org, and a YUGM staff member will contact you to discuss the details. Thank you! Duties will include the following: Oral Cancer ScreeningsConduct oral and systemic health screeningsTake and record blood pressure and vital signsPerform adult prophyTake x-rays with digital radiography (PANO, PAs, BWX, VBW, FMX)Take intra-oral and extra-oral photographsPerform periodontal therapies Administer local anesthesiaGive fluoride treatmentsApply SDF treatmentsPeriochartingComplete restorations in collaboration with DDS to include: placing a matrix and wedge for a direct restorative material after the dentist has prepared the cavity, placing retraction cord when needed, applying cavity liners and bases, performing acid etch and applying bonding agents, adjusting restoration as needed, and polishing of restorationProvide patient education in proper oral hygiene proceduresExplain preoperative and postoperative instructions for restorations, periodontal therapies, fluoride, etc.Tear down, disinfection, and set up of operatoriesPerform proper sterilization techniques for instrumentationRemove excess cement, when requested, after the dentist has placed a permanent or temporary crown, bridge, or other fixed restorationPlace a temporary filling (such as zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE)) after diagnosis and examination by the dentistRemoval of sutures when requested by DDSAdditional procedures as delegated by DDSProper documentation of current Washington State RDH licensure and BLS/CPR certification is required. Program: Dental Care Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98901 Allow Groups: No |