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Modesto Dental Office
Registered Dental Hygienist (2-3 yrs exp req)
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What they do
A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.
$95,905 / year median in California
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Our patient-centered, general dental practice currently has an outstanding career opportunity for a skilled, caring and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist. We are seeking a friendly, thorough (yet gentle), quality oriented and efficient R.D.H. with excellent skills to practice dental hygiene with our team. Our office is chartless, so proficiency with practice management software (Dentrix) and digital x-rays is required. Responsibilities and duties for a Dental Hygienist include: Screening patients during checkups Reviewing a patient's dental history Recommending care to improve a patient's oral health Teaching patients about proper teeth cleaning techniques Performing preventive dental care Applying fluoride treatments Taking x-rays and reviewing them for signs of dental diseases