Beautiful, contemporary dental office seeking a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Dental Hygienist duties will included conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care.
Responsibilities
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Skills
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
- Valid licence to practice
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Preferred)
Work Location: In person