Dental Hygienist

White Sands Family Dental • Full-time • Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States • $44 - $49 / hour • 1m ago

White Sands Family Dental is seeking to a Dental Hygienist to add to our team. The ideal Dental Hygienist will have great personality & interactions with patients and our staff. You will have the option of working for commission pay or hourly pay.

Your main job as Dental Hygienist includes but is not limited to:

Document areas of existing restoration and notable area or possible decay and disease for Dentist review. When appropriate, call in Dentist for immediate Consult
Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease annually
Educate patients on any periodontal needs and schedule their recalls appropriately
Instruct patients on oral hygiene technique, answering patient questions and providing educational information relevant to their oral hygiene
Maintain proper patient communication, documentation, and record keeping
Knowledge and ability to perform administrative duties to prepare for next day patients as needed
Administer fluoride treatment as needed
Ability to place sealant's with or without an assistant
Ability to take quality intra oral images for Dentist/patient review
Maintain a positive attitude and high-level attention to detail

As a member of our team, you will have the additional opportunity to earn bonuses as a Dental Hygienist based on your performance.

Our Encanto Dental Group staff will ensure a smooth transition to help our next Dental Hygienist acclimate with our team, protocols and procedures. If working with a great team and great supporting staff interest you, please submit your resume for consideration and we look forward to adding YOU to our team!

Pay: $44.00 - $49.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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