What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Specialist position at Kansas Youth Dental & Braces - a Benevis company?
Company Overview
Kansas Youth Dental & Braces - a Benevis company is dedicated to creating happy, healthy smiles in the communities we serve. We believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care, and our mission drives everything we do.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join our growing team. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for delivering direct dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality and compassionate care to every patient.
- Perform procedures such as scaling, prophylaxis, and x-rays 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.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in good standing.
- Experience is great, but not always required.
- Speak another language? That may be very helpful here.
