What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Health Specialist position at Kansas Youth Dental & Braces - a Benevis company?
About Us:
Kansas Youth Dental & Braces - a Benevis company is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care services to children. Our mission is to create happy, healthy smiles through high-quality dental care in a fun and compassionate environment.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team of professionals who share our passion for delivering quality patient care. The successful candidate will be responsible for 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
- Provide memorable patient experiences by showing compassion for our patients and parents
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.
