Job Description
Job Description
Seeking a vibrant and bubbly personality to join our amazing team in caring for our patients through dental hygiene care, education and treatment plan coordination and presentation. Bilingual in Spanish and English in a plus.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
- Discuss the dental care plan with patients
- Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
- Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
- Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
- Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
- Teach good oral hygiene techniques
- Create dental impressions
- Take x-rays
- Assist dentist during procedures and exams
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
Qualifications
Associates Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelors or Masters degree preferredCurrent Dental Hygienist licensureAt least 6 months of experience in dental hygieneExcellent communication and customer service skills