Dental Hygienist
About The Position
Join a dedicated dental team as a Dental Hygienist, promoting oral health and providing patient care in a collaborative, supportive environment. The role includes clinical hygiene services, patient education, maintaining records, and coordinating individualized care with dentists and other healthcare professionals. Work may take place at the office and at remote sites such as schools and community outreach programs. The position is outpatient only, with no call and a Monday–Thursday schedule. The employer describes opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, growth, and advancement.
Requirements
- Valid licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the relevant state.
- Proven experience providing comprehensive dental hygiene services.
- Knowledge of current principles and practices of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
- Ability to perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and other clinical procedures effectively.
- Strong communication skills to educate and motivate patients.
- Attention to detail and excellent record-keeping abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work at various sites, including schools and community outreach programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical oral hygiene services, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, sealant application, tooth polishing, and fluoride treatments.
- Administer local anesthesia when necessary in accordance with applicable state laws, at the office and remote sites such as schools.
- Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data using accepted principles of oral health evaluation.
- Educate patients and groups on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care strategies.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with dentists and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
Benefits
- Paid Leave
- Retirement plan offered
- Outpatient only
- No Call, Monday-Thursday
- Continuous learning and professional development
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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