Our outstanding dental practice is seeking an exceptional Dental Hygienist for an opportunity to join our dedicated team. Who We Are
We are fee for service dental office looking to build long term relationship with our patients
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for experienced dental hygienist who is communicative and caring to join our team Responsibilities The RDH is in a special position to provide our patients the most important health service: ongoing preventive oral care by cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth to prevent gum disease, screening for potential caries lesion, oral abnormalities/cancers and mal-occlusion, educating patients on proper and effective home care.
Essential Duties: Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment. Takes radiographs (panoramic, PA, BW) and intra-oral photos as needed or directed by the dentist. Records evaluation of periodontal conditions/depths, potential caries lesion, occlusal relation, presence of mal-occlusion and extent of prophylaxis on dental chart to ensure a complete diagnosis and proper treatment plan by the dentist. Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room. Applies non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents and pit and fissure sealants. Removes excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth. Assists doctor during clinical exam and record findings and recommendations. Maintains cleanliness of the treatment rooms, sterilization room, lab, patient and staff restrooms, and staff lounge area. Performs oral cancer exam on all patients. Scales, polishes, and applies fluoride to patient's teeth. Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilizing and sharpening all instruments, cleaning hand pieces and room, restocking supplies. Places and removes post-extraction and periodontal dressings or sutures. Inspects patient's oral cavity and charts lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth. Evaluates gingival health and health of all oral tissue. Executes root planing and Myofunctional evaluations. Educates patients on the importance of preventative care, the disease process and the role of bacteria; provides appropriate educational literature and instruction on home care. Polishes restorations and appliances (partials, dentures, etc.). Administers temporary cementation and removal of temporary crowns. Schedules patient's next treatment appointment, or communicates with appropriate staff to ensure this is done before patient leaves the practice. Implements and monitors recall system; contacts patients who are overdue for a recall. Helps fill the patient schedule when there are openings to keep production levels high each day. Facilitates all periodontal instrumentation packaging for proper sterilization. Administers proper anesthetics before each root scaling and planing procedure or as directed by the dentist. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Skilled in the use of standard dental office equipment including: Autoclave, X-ray machine - Pano, Panoramic X-ray, ultrasonic, Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide, Laser, Intra-Oral camera, and hand pieces. Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when exposed to stressful situations or difficult patients. Skilled in the use of an ultrasonic device/scalers Ability to perform scaling and root planing, take radiographs/intra-oral photos, and administer local anesthetic and Nitrous Oxide. Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes. Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Knowledge of patient's dental insurance and benefits so one can apply proper coding and apply appropriate treatment. Skilled in the use of standard office equipment including: telephones, calculators, copiers, fax, computers, and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Practice Management software). Ability to engender trust from the doctors, co-workers, and patients. Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients. Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and accept constructive criticism. Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently. Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities. #CB
