Dental Hygienist

We are looking for an outgoing hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our fast-paced dental office. Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required. Our modern, fully digital practices provide restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, extractions, and implant restorations.

Job Responsibilities

• Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth [website] sealants and fluorides)
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; [website] tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
• Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene
• State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist
• One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred; but open to no experience for the right candidate.
• Possess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health and quality work.