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Job Title: Dental Hygienist

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a Dental Hygienist, you will be responsible for providing quality dental care to our patients and ensuring their oral health is maintained. 

Responsibilities:

- Conducting dental cleanings and oral exams

- Taking and developing dental x-rays

- Educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques

- Administering fluoride treatments and sealants

- Assisting the dentist with procedures as needed

- Maintaining accurate patient records

Requirements:

- Active Dental Hygienist license

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work well in a team environment

- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

- Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures

- Proficiency in using dental software and technology

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dedicated and compassionate Dental Hygienist looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

o Review daily schedule with the administrative assistant for hygiene patients 

o Work with administrative assistant to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency 

o Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary 

o Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health 

o Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients 

o Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate 

o Polish restorations 

o Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act 

o Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment 

o Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by dentist 

o Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants 

o Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way 

o Check on patient comfort during treatment and help allay patient anxiety 

o Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment 

o Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients 

o Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition 

o Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist