What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Specialist position at Cortland Dental & Braces - a Benevis company?
Cortland Dental & Braces - A Benevis Company Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team at Cortland Dental & Braces, a Benevis company. Our mission is to create over a million smiles every year in the communities we serve.
About the Role
This part-time position of either Monday or Friday, with every other Monday and Friday as an option, requires delivering direct dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
- Deliver direct patient care to patients, including scaling and prophylaxis, x-rays, application of sealants and fluoride, and related procedures, under the general supervision of a dentist
- Provide excellent customer service by looking for opportunities to offer Same Day Care
- Educate patients and parents in oral hygiene instruction
- Assess the dental condition and needs of patients and review patients' medical history
- Responsible for adhering to all government regulations and company standards
- Guide parents and patients through our entire treatment process
- Assist with dental and perio charting; when necessary
- Take x-rays and save into patient charts, when necessary
