Dental hygienist at Georgia Dental Group - Fitzgerald Fitzgerald, GA

Registered Dental Hygienist

A Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) is a licensed oral health professional who provides preventive, therapeutic, and educational services to improve patient oral health. Key duties include removing plaque/tartar, taking X-rays, performing screenings, applying sealants/fluoride, and educating patients on oral hygiene. They work in dental offices under dentist supervision, emphasizing patient comfort and infection control.

• Clinical Care:
  Perform scaling, root planing, and polishing to remove tartar and stains.
• Diagnostics:
  Take, develop, and interpret dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Preventive Treatments:
  Apply fluoride, sealants, and other cavity-preventive agents.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Teach proper brushing, flossing, and oral hygiene techniques.
• Assessment:
  Screen patients for oral diseases (e.g., gingivitis, periodontal disease) and review medical history.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate patient records and chart findings for the dentist.
• Safety & Sterilization:
  Adhere to infection control protocols and sterilization procedures.

Dental hygienist

A Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) is a licensed oral health professional who provides preventive, therapeutic, and educational services to improve patient oral health. Key duties include removing plaque/tartar, taking X-rays, performing screenings, applying sealants/fluoride, and educating patients on oral hygiene. They work in dental offices under dentist supervision, emphasizing patient comfort and infection control.

• Clinical Care:
  Perform scaling, root planing, and polishing to remove tartar and stains.
• Diagnostics:
  Take, develop, and interpret dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Preventive Treatments:
  Apply fluoride, sealants, and other cavity-preventive agents.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Teach proper brushing, flossing, and oral hygiene techniques.
• Assessment:
  Screen patients for oral diseases (e.g., gingivitis, periodontal disease) and review medical history.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate patient records and chart findings for the dentist.
• Safety & Sterilization:
  Adhere to infection control protocols and sterilization procedures.

part-time $40 - $50 per hour

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM

• Skills:
  
  Strong communication, excellent organization, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Compliance:
  Strict adherence to HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Mindset: A "team-first" attitude with a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Experience:
  
  Previous dental assisting experience or dental assisting school is a plus, but we value a strong work ethic and a friendly demeanor.

• A Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) is a licensed oral health professional who provides preventive, therapeutic, and educational services to improve patient oral health. Key duties include removing plaque/tartar, taking X-rays, performing screenings, applying sealants/fluoride, and educating patients on oral hygiene. They work in dental offices under dentist supervision, emphasizing patient comfort and infection control.
• Core Responsibilities
• Clinical Care:
  Perform scaling, root planing, and polishing to remove tartar and stains.
• Diagnostics:
  Take, develop, and interpret dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Preventive Treatments:
  Apply fluoride, sealants, and other cavity-preventive agents.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Teach proper brushing, flossing, and oral hygiene techniques.
• Assessment:
  Screen patients for oral diseases (e.g., gingivitis, periodontal disease) and review medical history.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate patient records and chart findings for the dentist.
• Safety & Sterilization:
  Adhere to infection control protocols and sterilization procedures.