What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist - $35-$45/hour position at Today's Dental Network?
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Full-Time Dental Hygienist opportunity with our affiliated Krause Dental office in Sarasota, FL. Great earnings & benefits!
A dental hygienist is a licensed oral healthcare professional who works closely with dentists to provide preventive dental care and promote oral health. They perform a range of tasks to help patients maintain good oral hygiene and prevent dental diseases
Duties
Counselling patients and keeping them calm during examination and treatment
Screening patients, including conducting mouth and neck examinations and reviewing oral health history
Educating patients on proper teeth and gum care and the importance of diet on oral health
Taking X-rays and developing dental impressions and radiographs of teeth
Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment
Removing plaque, cleaning teeth and helping to prevent gum disease
Supporting the Dentist on all aspects of dental care
Staying current with the latest developments in dentistry
Collecting medical and dental histories from patients
Charting dental conditions based on observations and evaluations
Requirements
Graduated from a dental hygiene college or school approved by the board or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency, if any, or any other dental hygiene program accrediting entity recognized by the United States Department of Education
Completion of the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination
Experience performing dental hygiene procedures, such as teeth cleaning, scaling and root planning, and periodontal maintenance.
Proficient in using dental instruments, including hand and ultrasonic scalers, and be knowledgeable about dental materials and equipment.
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO
- Bonuses
Compensation:
- $35-$45/hour
Salary : $35 - $45