Responsibilities:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
- Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and provide personalized oral health care instructions
- Conduct patient assessments, including medical history review and periodontal charting
- Assist the dentist during procedures as needed
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using dental software (e.g., Dentrix)
- Follow infection control protocols to ensure a safe and clean environment
- Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive dental care

Requirements:
- Valid dental hygienist license in [state]
- Minimum of [X] years of experience as a dental hygienist
- Proficient in dental assisting techniques and procedures
- Knowledge of pediatric dentistry and experience working with children
- Familiarity with CAD (computer-aided design) software for digital impressions
- Strong understanding of medical documentation and recordkeeping
- Ability to perform patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Excellent communication skills to educate patients on oral health care practices
- Familiarity with medical imaging technology for dental diagnostics

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the dental office.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Elgin, IL 60123: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person