Dental Hygienist
Lightwave Dental•Fuquay-Varina, NC
•$50 - $60
About The Position
The Dental Hygienist performs licensed hygiene procedures, educates patients, and manages the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist. At CarolinasDentist at Fuquay-Varina, the team emphasizes a fun and inclusive culture, respectful teamwork, and top-notch patient care. Team activities include quarterly outings and engagements, weekly check-ins, and morning huddles, with active team participation encouraged.
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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay that matches experience and performance.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401k retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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