What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Hygiene Professional position at Porter Dental & Braces - a Benevis company?
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our team at Porter Dental & Braces - a Benevis company. The successful candidate will deliver direct patient care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist.
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
