What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Denham Springs Dental Care?
The Denham Springs Dental Care team is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our patient care team. As a crucial member of our team, you will deliver high-quality dental hygiene services while benefiting from ongoing education and mentorship.
Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional patient care through thorough dental hygiene procedures and screenings
- Collaborate with dentists to provide comprehensive patient care and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Stay up-to-date with industry developments through continuing education and training
Requirements:
- Current dental hygienist license in LA and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation
- CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems
- Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet the needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting and standing
- Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
- Availability to attend virtual training sessions periodically throughout the year
About Denham Springs Dental Care:
Denham Springs Dental Care is a well-established dental practice committed to providing exceptional patient care and service. We are part of Heartland Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing Dental Support Organizations, with over 2,300 supported doctors in 38 states and over 1,400 supported offices.
We are committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.
