What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at DentalWorks?
Job Description:
We are seeking a talented Dental Hygienist to join our team at DentalWorks-Beachwood.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to help build our hygiene program, grow patients for life, and become a leading periodontal health-focused practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review daily schedule with staff for hygiene patients
- Schedule hygiene patients efficiently with front office staff
- Accurately chart each patient's periodontal health
- Communicate professionally with patients
- Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
- Perform scaling, root planing, and selective polishing as necessary
- Polish restorations
- Administer local anesthetics (if allowed by dental practice act)
- Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment
- Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
- Evaluate patient comfort level during treatment
- Accurately record provided treatment
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
- Counsel patients on oral health, including nutrition
- Review patient health and dental history forms
- Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist
Requirements:
- Licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
- Minimum two years associate's degree (University-based dental hygiene programs, baccalaureate)
- Experience working in a fast-paced dental environment; DSO/Group Practice experience preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport
- Strong verbal skills to communicate professionally
- Proficient multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage time efficiently
