Dental Hygienist

See Me Smile Dental • Full-time • Santa Barbara, California, United States • $65 - $70 / hour • 3m ago

We are looking for a Full/Part Time, outgoing Dental Hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our private dental office in Santa Barbara.

*New Grads Welcome to Apply!

*Relocation Bonus!

Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required. Our modern, fully digital practice provides restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, extractions, and implant restorations.

Job Responsibilities

Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
Applying preventive materials to the teeth [website] sealants and fluorides)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; [website] tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Desired

-Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene
-State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist
-Laser certified preferred but not required
-One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred; but open to no experience for the right candidate
Possess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health and quality work.
A competitive and generous compensation package including 401k, medical, dental & vision insurance, paid vacation and sick days in addition to a competitive bonus

Type: Full Time & Part -Time / Non-Exempt

Pay: DOE $68-$70 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour

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