Dental Hygiene Assistant

Lumio Dental•Norman, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lumio Dental is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join their team. This role is focused on ensuring patient comfort during dental procedures and involves a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Lumio Dental is a dental partnership organization committed to preserving the integrity of private practice and serves patients in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. They emphasize a culture that values employees, their time, and their future, offering unique Continuing Education programs and Mentorship.

Requirements

Must be comfortable with performing tasks on a computer.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for dental hygiene procedures.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments.
Set up instrument trays.
Prepare materials.
Schedule appointments.
Prepare bills and receive payment for dental services.
Complete insurance forms.
Maintain records.
Expose dental diagnostic X-Rays.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Polish teeth, using dental instruments including cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
Assist hygienist with perio charting and doctor’s exam.
Assist hygienist in Scaling and Root Planing Procedures.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Placement of sealants as prescribed by dental hygienist and dentist.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dental hygienists and dentists.