Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Hygienist - St. Clair Shores

We are looking to add Full-Time, Dental Hygienist to the team! Our reputable, established practice has been serving the area for over 20 years. We pride ourselves in a family like atmosphere we've created for both patients and employees and strive to deliver legendary customer service.

The ideal candidate is someone who is energetic, team orientated and someone who loves working with patients to achieve their smile goals.

$2,500 Signing Bonus, and Benefits!

Job Duties May Include:

• Conduct patient screening procedures; including assessment of oral health conditions, review of patient health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Take digital radiographs.
• Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment.
• Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and proper use of cavitron/prophy jet.
• Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
• Promote an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating proper oral hygiene, educating patients on techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol, effectively communicating oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and dispensing proper oral hygiene aids
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient.
• Chart entire dentition and hard and soft tissue evaluation, including existing restorations, decay, perio charting and treatment documentation
• Provide positive, professional leadership role; demonstrate positive patient/staff rapport.
• Stock all needed supplies and maintain equipment.
• Successfully maintain recall system.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of applicable computer functions.

Hours:

Monday: 9-6

Tuesday: 9-6

Wednesday: 9-6

Thursday: 9-6

Friday: 8-1

Smile Jobs is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, Alabama, & Colorado . These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations.