Dental Hygienist

Lightwave Dental•Cary, NC

4d•$50 - $60

About The Position

Carolinas Dentist in Cary is seeking an energetic dental hygienist to join its fast-paced, growing practice. The team describes its atmosphere as hardworking, fun, outgoing, upbeat, and relaxing, and aims to provide patients with a positive experience. The practice uses up-to-date technology and offers general and cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign, as well as sedation for oral surgeries. The dental hygienist performs licensed hygiene procedures, educates patients, and manages the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist. The role includes establishing ongoing patient relationships, reviewing and documenting health histories, educating patients about oral health and services, and carrying out clinical hygiene procedures.

Requirements

Dental hygiene certification from an 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 and document patient health histories.
Educate patients about oral hygiene, oral health and disease, procedures, and services offered.
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 perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.
Manage the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.