Dental Hygienist

Progressive Dental Management View Company Profile

Our Mission: We realize that our patients make us the quality dental office that we are today. As a valued patient, you expect a higher standard of professional service and we take pride in providing just that. We want to satisfy each and every one of our patients that puts their trust in us. Overview: We are growing quickly and we are seeking an amazing, team oriented Dental Hygienist to provide the best service to our patients. This can be an exciting opportunity for a strong office professional to join a great team of like minded professionals that share a common goal of providing excellent patient care. Dental Hygienist Job Duties: Prepares a treatment room for patients by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patients for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patients. Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments. Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health. Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins. Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies. Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents. Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances; placing, carving, and finishing amalgam restorations; removing cement from crowns and bridges. Helps dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit. Show the patient the importance of recare and book their recall appointment Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Required: State Licensed RDH For local anesthesia: Permit L required Job Type: Full-time Pay: $52.00 – $58.00 per hour Expected hours: 32 xe2x80x93 40 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist (Required) Dental License (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations

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