Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Athens Smiles is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team in Athens, GA. Located at 1289 Cedar Shoals Drive Athens, GA 30605. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of previous experience, is energetic, team-oriented, and passionate about helping patients achieve their smile goals.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct patient screening procedures, including assessing oral health conditions, reviewing patient health history, performing oral cancer screenings, head and neck inspections, dental charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Take digital radiographs
• Follow practice protocols for quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referrals, emergency medicine, implants, perio program, and emergency treatment
• Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and use of cavitron / prophy jet
• Apply preventive materials to teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) and make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
• Promote good dental and general health by educating patients on oral hygiene techniques, flossing and brushing, providing oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and dispensing oral hygiene aids
• Maintain a sterile and organized working environment following infection control procedures
• Familiarize patients with their dental visit, provide support and compassion
• Chart dentition, evaluate hard and soft tissue, document existing restorations, decay, perio charting, and treatments

Candidate Requirements :

Full-Time Schedule :

Pay Range :

$42-$50 - opportunities to earn more (hybrid pay scale) hourly or production whichever is higher