Dental Hygienist

Zug Family Dentistry • Part-time • Manheim, Pennsylvania, United States • 2w ago

Are you looking for a fun office where you will enjoy your patients and fellow team members? Then join Zug Family Dentistry. We have a caring, energetic team that is appreciated and rewarded for their outstanding expertise. We want you to love where you work!

Zug Family Dentistry is looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Our practice is growing and we are looking for right individual to join our team. We are a family practice that has served the community for 40 years. ZFD is newly renovated with state of the art equipment. Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth, and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

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
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Knowledge of Dentrix
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Diploma in Dental Hygiene
Valid license to practice

Job Type: Part-time

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