What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at SDM Payroll, Inc.?
Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000
Family Dental Associates is proud that our focus on patients has driven a positive patient experience, best-in-class employee and dentist retention and satisfaction, as well as substantial growth in our practices.
We are looking for an outgoing Registered Dental Hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our fast-paced dental office. Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required. Our modern, fully digital practices provide restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, extractions, and implant restorations.
Schedule : Mon, Wed, and Fri 7 : 45AM-5PM, potential FT opportunity if combined with days at our sister practice in Castleton, VT
Responsibilities :
- Patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse
- Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
- Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
- Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Our Mission & Values : Drive All Decisions and Actions "To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier!"
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