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Dental Hygienist (Full-Time)
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NYC Smile Spa
New York, NY (In Person)
$119,600 Salary, Full-Time
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Dental Hygienist (Full-Time) NYC Smile Spa New York, NY Job Details Full-time $55 - $60 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Career development plan 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Referral program Qualifications Customer communication Dental License HIPAA Master's degree Attention to detail Dental Hygiene Registered Dental Hygienist Full Job Description Come and join a great team! We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties include cleaning teeth and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You'll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases.
In addition you will help explain and motivate the need for restorative dentistry, take X-rays and intraoral photos so the dentist can easily diagnose conditions and explain them to patients. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. 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) Take X-rays and dental impressions Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer) Maintain documentation and charts on each patient Monitor supplies Skills Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment Outstanding communication skills A patient and friendly personality Attention to detail Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master's is a plus Valid licence to practice
In addition you will help explain and motivate the need for restorative dentistry, take X-rays and intraoral photos so the dentist can easily diagnose conditions and explain them to patients. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. 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) Take X-rays and dental impressions Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer) Maintain documentation and charts on each patient Monitor supplies Skills Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment Outstanding communication skills A patient and friendly personality Attention to detail Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master's is a plus Valid licence to practice