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Dental Hygienist

Big Smile Dental
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opening at Big Smile DentalJob Description

At Big Smile Dental, we are excited to announce a career opportunity for a dedicated and proficient Dental Hygienist. We are seeking a full-time professional who is committed to delivering exceptional dental care in a face-to-face setting as this is not a remote job. Join our team in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can expand your skills while contributing to the health and wellbeing of our patients.

As a key member of our dental team, you will play a vital role in providing personalized dental care that ensures the highest level of dental hygiene for our patients. This position is ideally suited for a hygienist who excels in a fast-paced work environment and is enthusiastic about making a positive impact on patients' oral health.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide thorough dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planning services.
  • Deliver both basic and advanced dental hygiene treatment and home care advice to patients.
  • Take diagnostic-quality dental X-rays in accordance with clinic protocols.
  • Administer local anesthetics as per the prescribed standards.
  • Develop and propose personalized hygiene treatment plans.
  • Efficiently schedule patient recare visits and manage the follow-ups for their own caseload.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and readiness of dental treatment rooms.
  • Sterilize instruments and manage the inventory of dental supplies in their designated rooms.

Requirements

  • Valid dental hygienist licensure in the state of operation.
  • Excellent working knowledge of overall dentistry and dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation.
  • Experience with digital radiography and proficient in taking X-rays.
  • Skilled in the use of dental management software.
  • Ability to work independently without the assistance of a dental assistant.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients and other team members.
  • Capacity to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, ensuring that all clinical protocols are followed meticulously.
  • Pay is based on experience
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