Dental Hygienist

Triangle Pediatric Dentistry • Wake Forest, NC

11d

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist performs licensed hygiene procedures, educates patients, and manages the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist. The role is intended for an RDH who enjoys working with children of all ages and values an inclusive environment where every child receives high-quality dental care in a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free setting.

Requirements

• Dental hygiene certification from an accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license in the location of employment.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection control training as required by law.
• Experience with dental software.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain ongoing patient care relationships.
• Verify and document patient health history.
• Educate patients about oral hygiene, oral health and disease, and available procedures and services.
• Perform clinical hygiene functions, including exposing and evaluating diagnostic X-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult and child prophylaxis, nonsurgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
• Determine patient needs and provide sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.
• Manage the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed