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.
Who We Are Our office consists of a team of highly trained and experienced dental professionals, dedicated to providing top-quality care to all of our patients. In order to ensure the most effective treatment possible, we have a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology and techniques. Providing our patients with a positive and comfortable experience is our top priority. Be our next Dental Hygienist! We are looking for a full-time Dental hygienist for our location to join our team of professionals. Patients deserve excellent care from caring, motivated individuals. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are committed to delivering the highest quality care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity Job Summary Dental hygienists are professionals who work under the supervision of a dentist to provide preventive and therapeutic oral health care services to patients. Dental Hygienists help promote good oral health and treat patients. Ideally, you will be able to build trust with patients of all ages. Health and safety rules should be deeply understood by you, as well as a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies.
Tasks and responsibilities:
Cleaning teeth: Use a variety of tools to remove plaque, tartar, and stains, such as scalers, toothbrushes, and water/air syringes. Dental equipment preparation and maintenance experience Apply fluoride or other agents to help strengthen teeth and prevent tooth decay. Examines oral cavity for mouth lesions, sores, recessed gums, and bleeding gums as well as evaluating overall oral health. Maintain records of patients' dental histories, including oral health status, treatments received, and relevant medical histories. Maintains oral hygiene according to the treatment plan prescribed by the attending dentist. It may include prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, x-rays, fluoride treatments, and full mouth debridement. Disinfects and sterilizes equipment and instruments. Educates patients on oral hygiene, diet, and fluoride use. Maintains strong working relationships with doctor, dental assistant, office manager, receptionist, and other hygienists by mentoring them and providing training. Why work at Our Office? Benefits and a competitive salary await you! We treat our employees like family, which means you will work with highly motivated and passionate colleagues who are all working toward the same goal. We value diversity, teamwork, and continuous learning, and offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement.
Benefits include:
Insurance (Health + Vision) Dental services Paid holidays off PTO Monthly bonus opportunities Qualifications Having experience as a dental hygienist for 1 year is desirable
Registered Dental Hygienist Pay:
$50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance
