Hygienist
Seeking a motivated registered Dental Hygienist to join our busy team immediately. Privately owned general family practice. Hours are Monday through Thursday 8am to 5pm.
Our dentistry practice is looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team. You must have graduated from an accredited hygienist program and passed all of the necessary board exams. Experience in a dental office or clinic is a plus. In this position, you discuss any concerns the patient may have about their teeth and overall oral health and document them for the dentist's examination. You then take x-rays when necessary, thoroughly clean the patient's teeth using proper scaling and polishing techniques, administer fluoride, and teach the patient how to improve their dental hygiene habits.
- Prepare patients for their exam
- Assess patients' current dental hygiene
- Take x-rays and other images when necessary
- Clean and polish teeth
- Administer fluoride
- Teach patients proper hygiene techniques
- Assist the dentist during the exam
- Associate degree in dental hygiene
- Dental hygienist license
- Experience with patient care in a dental office
- Familiarity with Dentrix software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Expertise in brushing and flossing techniques