Dental Hygienist

Elite Dental Partners•Henderson, KY

22d•$40 - $45

About The Position

Starlite Smiles, part of Elite Dental Partners, is hiring a Dental Hygienist to provide patient-focused periodontal care and support patients’ oral health. Elite Dental Partners describes itself as a dentist-led organization with a clinician-first culture, clinical independence, and operational and administrative support intended to help teams focus on patient care. Compensation is $40–$45 per hour with uncapped bonus earning potential, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, incentives on hygiene products, and employee referral bonuses. Full-time Dental Hygienists are offered a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board, with no adverse actions.
Excellent communication skills with both the team and patients.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and dental software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dentrix.

Responsibilities

Perform periodontal procedures in accordance with patient needs and state dental board requirements.
Educate patients on preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal disease and maintaining oral health, including discussing links between periodontal conditions and overall systemic health.
Chart periodontal disease conditions and collaborate with the Dentist to develop appropriate treatment plans.
Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling, providing an exceptional patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and equipment.