Dental Hygienist

Our growing dental practice needs a Dental Hygienist to join our close-knit team. We serve all demographics of the population, from preschoolers to the elderly, and we operate a busy office with high levels of traffic. In addition to preventive care appointments and scheduled procedures, we accept walk-ins and take emergency calls. The ideal candidate will have a calm, reassuring, and friendly demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced atmosphere.

Some of the services provided by dental hygienists may include:

• Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride and sealants, and root planning
• Complete a thorough assessment of the patient's teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, and document any abnormalities or suspected conditions
• Customize care to meet patient's oral health
• Taking g dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
• Administer local anesthetics to patients, as needed
• Educate patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
  (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
• Aid the dentist with procedures and emergencies as needed
• Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
• Perform documentation and office management activities
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Provide all care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards

• Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene
• Registered Dental Hygienist licensure in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• 1-2 years of experience working in a dental practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive dental care
• Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices