Registered Dental Hygienist
About The Position
At Wyoming Dental, our top priorities are comfort, convenience, and confidence. You'll be greeted by familiar faces, all of whom have one goal in mind - provide happy, healthy smiles that our patients' love! The team at Wyoming Dental possesses years of expertise, practice and passion providing families and children with unmatched dentistry in Wyoming, MI. We offer patients a wide range of comprehensive services and make smiles brighter and healthier with each service provided. Our team has spent years providing children and families with safe, effective treatments and care. We specialize in a wide range of dental services including general, emergency, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. With a brand new office and updated equipment, our team is devoted to cultivating long-lasting relationships with every patient. To learn more about our office, check out our website here: www.wyomingdental.com Dental Hygienists play an essential role in patient education and preventative dental care while also working in partnership with our doctors. We offer a work environment which is supportive and offers the chance to learn about a variety of technologies. Team members enjoy the benefits of being surrounded by individuals who have a sincere desire to help others reach their full potential. Our Hygienists focus on building relationships with patients and having strong communication in order to deliver an exceptional patient experience. By joining our practice, you will have: Work-Life Balance Time Off: Up to 3 weeks PTO + 8 Paid Holidays (PTO rolls over!) Parental Leave: Up to 3 weeks paid 401(k) Match Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA & FSA + earn up to $2,000/year when selecting our quality care plans Employee Assistance Programs: Free 24/7 support for personal, financial & legal issues CE & Growth: access to Spear Education + continuing education Wellness Perks: $28/month gyms, 12K+ on-demand workouts when selecting our quality care plans Pet Insurance: Flexible plans + 24/7 telehealth for your pet Clinical Autonomy Collaborative environment & Modern Office Setting
Requirements
- Degree or certificate in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program and a valid state license
- X-Ray/Radiology Certification where state regulations specify
- Local Anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide certification where state regulations specify
Responsibilities
- Perform hygiene clinical procedures, including oral prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, sealants, fluoride, oral cancer screenings and x-rays
- Educate patients on the importance of oral hygiene, as well as instructions and demonstrations of effective oral hygiene methods
- Communicate with doctor where there are opportunities in patients for restorative and/or periodontal needs
- Obtain and review dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history and care slips) and ensure health history is updated for all returning patients
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance
- Time Off: Up to 3 weeks PTO + 8 Paid Holidays (PTO rolls over!)
- Parental Leave: Up to 3 weeks paid
- 401(k) Match
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA & FSA + earn up to $2,000/year when selecting our quality care plans
- Employee Assistance Programs: Free 24/7 support for personal, financial & legal issues
- CE & Growth: access to Spear Education + continuing education
- Wellness Perks: $28/month gyms, 12K+ on-demand workouts when selecting our quality care plans
- Pet Insurance: Flexible plans + 24/7 telehealth for your pet
- Clinical Autonomy
- Collaborative environment & Modern Office Setting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
