Dental Hygienist
Lightwave Dental•Hillsborough, NC
•$45 - $52
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 in a family-oriented general practice providing a variety of dental services, from fillings to implants. The office encourages professional growth and development by offering continuing education curricula for all staff, and describes a collaborative, appreciative team environment.
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 history, and educate patients about oral hygiene, health, 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.
Benefits
- Continuing education curricula for all staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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