Dental Hygienist

Western Dental•Knoxville, TN

19d

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic dental hygienist who enjoys building and maintaining positive relationships with patients. The role provides preventive dental procedures and oral hygiene education, from routine cleanings to counseling patients on good nutrition and its impact on oral health. The dental hygienist partners with dentists and support staff to provide patient care and contributes to a robust patient recall program. A dedicated dental hygiene support team provides coaching and mentorship. The company describes opportunities for professional growth and advancement, a supportive clinical and operations leadership team, and corporate support across functions including billing, marketing, call center, procurement, IT, facilities, human resources, and legal.

Requirements

Degree or certificate in dental hygiene from an accredited program.
Valid state license.
CPR/BLS certification.
Ability to manage time efficiently.
Excellent verbal communication skills for communicating professionally with patients and staff.

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel between locations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide oral hygiene services, including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, polishing restorations, and applying cavity-prevention agents such as fluoride and sealants.
Chart and review patient dental history, update records as necessary, document periodontal health and provided treatment, and handle records securely in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Provide patients with oral hygiene instruction and counseling regarding nutrition and its impact on oral health.
Assist the dentist as directed.
Administer local anesthetics when allowed by the applicable dental practice act.
Work with front office staff to schedule appointments and with dentists and support staff to build a patient recall program.