Dental Hygienist- Laurel Dental Care
About The Position
The Opportunity Laurel Dental Care , a reputable dental practice in London, KY, is seeking a dedicated and personable Dental Hygienist to join our team. Position Details: Full-Time or Part-Time: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm (No weekends!) Starting Wage: $30.00 plus per hour (based on experience) Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401k retirement plan If you are a motivated individual who enjoys working with people and thrives in a dynamic dental practice, with excellent communication skills and a passion for patient care, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team at Laurel Dental Care and contribute to exceptional patient experiences! 🦷✨ A Day In The Life Of Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments. Examines gums for disease and lymph nodes for oral cancer. Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay. Exposes and develops x-ray film Records and reviews patient medical histories. Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist. Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilized dental instruments. Provides clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
Requirements
- Knowledge of general principles of dentistry and advanced knowledge of dental hygiene.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Associate degree or the successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental hygiene.
- State license required.
Responsibilities
- Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.
- Examines gums for disease and lymph nodes for oral cancer.
- Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
- Exposes and develops x-ray film
- Records and reviews patient medical histories.
- Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
- Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilized dental instruments.
- Provides clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
