Dental Hygienist

Lightwave Dental • Spring Lake, NC

2d • $42 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

At CarolinasDentist in Spring Lake, we care for our patients the way we’d want our own families to be treated. From the moment our patients first walk through our door to admiring the beautiful smile in the mirror when they leave, we make our patients feel comfortable, unique and compassionately cared for. Our dedicated team in Spring Lake offers personalized treatment plans designed to meet our patients' specific dental needs. Our highly trained and skilled dental clinicians at CarolinasDentist stay up to date on the latest advancements in dental care to ensure our patients enjoy excellent oral health and wear a beautiful smile for a lifetime.
The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

Requirements

• Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school
• Current hygiene license where employed
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law
• Experience with dental software

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships
• Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered
• Perform clinical hygiene functions including but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor
• Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree