Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Plaza Dentistry Teaneck, NJ Job Details Part-time $52 - $62 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Dental x-ray Dental impressions Patient interaction Registered Dental Hygienist Post-operative care Full Job Description Licensed Dental Hygienist New grads welcome! Our Dental Office is looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Licensed Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You'll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we'd like to meet you. Responsibilities Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination Sterilize dental instruments properly Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis Clean and help protect patients' teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride) Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures Take X-rays or dental impressions Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer) Maintain documentation and charts on each patient Monitor supplies

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Part-time Pay:

$52.00 - $62.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave

Work Location:

In person