What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Specialist position at Spencer Dental & Braces - a Benevis company?
Job Overview:
Dental Hygienist plays a vital role in providing direct dental care and support services to patients in a compassionate environment, under the supervision of a dentist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering quality and compassionate care to every patient, including scaling and prophylaxis, x-rays, application of sealants and fluoride, and related procedures.
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
