Dental Hygienist

Rock Dental Brands • Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

The Dental Hygienist assesses patients’ dental conditions and needs using screening procedures, including medical history review, dental and periodontal charting, oral cancer screenings, and vital signs as required. The role delivers direct dental hygiene care using established procedures, including cleaning, polishing, radiographs, sealants, fluoride applications, appliance fabrication, teeth whitening, and related treatments. The hygienist provides local anesthesia as needed and develops and implements individualized care plans, patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under a dentist’s supervision. The position also provides chair-side assistance to the dentist during special tests, procedures, and complex treatments, and performs other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Provider.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate/licensure in the state where working.
• Certification to provide local anesthesia in the state where working.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and RDB regulations, policies, and guidelines for dental outpatient services.
• Ability to analyze dental records and prescribed protocols to formulate therapeutic treatment plans.
• Ability to independently assess dental, periodontal, and related conditions and pathology in dental outpatients.
• Ability to perform established dental hygienist protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of patient screening, charting, medical history procedures, and documentation.
• Knowledge of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instruments in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Ability to independently perform emergency dental procedures.
• Knowledge of patient admission, triage, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ dental conditions and needs, including reviewing medical histories, charting teeth and periodontal conditions, conducting oral cancer screenings, and taking vital signs as required.
• Provide direct dental hygiene care using established procedures.
• Perform routine treatments, including cleaning, polishing, radiographs, sealants, fluoride applications, appliance fabrication, and teeth whitening.
• Provide local anesthesia to dental hygiene and dental patients as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized dental care plans.
• Provide patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist.
• Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist during special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Provider.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible health and insurance options
• Employer-paid pre-tax Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary dental and orthodontic treatments for employees and their families
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching company contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time