Dental Hygienist - Full Time, Immediate Start, Competitive Salary, Health Insurance, 401K

Ricafort Dental Group • Full-time • Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States • $25 - $47 / hour • 3w ago

Dental Hygienist needed in fast paced but laid back private dental office. We are looking for someone who can help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. As our Dental Hygienist, your duties include conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth, taking radiographs, scaling and root planing, charting, and the occasional limited assisting. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. In down times must be willing to call patients for treatment and recall and assist others in whatever they need. Must be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays or dental impressions
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies
Occasionally assist dentist ith minor procedures

Skills

* Knowedge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)