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Oakridge Dental
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$45,848 / year median in Utah
+23% projected growth
Job Description
At Oakridge Dental, we are dental superheroes saving the world one smile at a time because we believe even one smile can make a difference. We are looking for a driven hygiene assistant who is committed to saving the world with us and growing themselves along the way. Following our culture of constant and never-ending improvement, we will help you to set personal, professional, and financial goals for yourself and will support you in obtaining them. Because we are committed to the individual growth of our team, we go out of our way to provide training and learning opportunities for every team member. We hold firmly to our core values and fully support our team in growing into them. Our values at Oakridge Dental are: Inspirational, Disciplined, Accountable, Aligned, Results Oriented, and Intentional. We cultivate a culture within our staff of exemplifying these core values. We refuse to provide anything short of the highest standard of care for our patients. Therefore, we are equipped with the latest in dental technology including: CEREC, X-Guide Implant Navigation, Dentsply Sirona PrimePrint, CBCT 3D imaging, Gemini dual wavelength diode lasers, and much more. Our team members are trained to use this technology at a very proficient level. Our hygiene assistants are highly involved in providing preventive care treatments such as dental cleanings, sealants, and fluoride applications; assisting with periodontal therapy; treatment presentations; and educating patients on oral hygiene practices. Alongside these procedures, we offer a wide array of dental services including: routine restorative, non-surgical periodontics and endodontics, surgical and restorative implant treatment, cosmetic dentistry, sleep appliance therapies, dentures, and orthodontic aligner therapy. There are always opportunities to learn something new at Oakridge Dental, both clinically and personally. Our assistants are the heartbeat of the practice.