Registered Dental Hygienist

Do you want to have a positive impact on patients' lives and health on a daily basis? We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to add to our wonderful dental team. 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. 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.

Our modern office is a leader in technology, with equipment such as CBCT, digital x-rays, intraoral cameras, OpenDental software, and more. We provide a comprehensive service to our patients with a wide network of specialists and dentists to effectively treat our patient's needs. We seek to provide the highest level of care to our patients. We require our providers to wear LOUPES and LIGHTS.

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

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
• Dental Hygiene degree
• Valid licence to practice
• Must have dental loupes and a headlight

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $44.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you own dental loupes and a headlight?

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
• Local Anesthesia Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations