"A Dental Hygienist is the first point of contact when patients visit a dental clinic. Their duties include screening patients, educating them about their diet and how it impacts their oral health and counselling them during and after treatment. Dental Hygienists can also perform minor dental procedures such as cleaning the teeth and gums, removing plaque and applying sealants. Other responsibilities include":

Counselling patients and keeping them calm during examination and treatment
Screening patients, including conducting mouth and neck examinations and reviewing oral health history
Dental Software Knowledge (Dentrix or Eaglesoft)
Educating patients on proper teeth and gum care and the importance of diet on oral health
Enjoys being part of a team
Taking X-rays and developing dental impressions and radiographs of teeth
Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment
Works well with Children
Supporting the Dentist on all aspects of dental care
Staying current with the latest developments in dentistry
Collecting medical and dental histories from patients
Charting dental conditions based on observations and evaluations
Can work in a fast paced environment
Full Time: Monday - Thursday 7:30 - 5PM
Part time: Will be discussed

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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