Dental Hygienist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates or bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene
• Active Dental Hygiene License
• CRP Certification (CRP-BLS)

Nice To Haves

• Anesthesia certification

Responsibilities

• Commitment to excellent customer service and communication
• Exceptional time management skills
• Provide patient care based on most current guidelines provided by the American Academy of Periodontology, ADA and ADHA guidelines- specifically related to periodontal disease, radiographs, standard of care.
• Follow all HIPPA and OSHA guidelines
• Be comfortable with thoroughly, efficiently performing clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to, as applicable by practice and or state law:
• Review and update medical history at every visit, record patient's blood pressure, and ensure all appropriate consent forms are signed prior to treatment
• Expose and evaluate diagnostic radiographs, intraoral photos/scans
• Complete a full periodontal assessment on every patient, every visit
• Review treatment with doctor and educate each patient on treatment needs
• Perform routine dental prophylaxis for periodontally healthy patients
• Perform Non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling/root planing) and provide associated adjunctive therapy including antimicrobials, antibiotics on periodontally compromised patients (as allowable by State Board/Certification)
• Administer local anesthesia, monitor/provide Nitrous Oxide (as allowable by state Board of Dentistry and certification)
• Screen for Oral Cancer
• Identify caries risk level for patients and offer fluoride/sealants, as clinically needed
• Maintain and complete accurate chart notes
• Sterilize, disinfect, and prepare operatory per OSHA guidelines
• Assist in administrative responsibilities to maintain productive hygiene schedule

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vison, Life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401K
• Relocation Assistance