Dental Hygienist

Description

Description:

• We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices.
• You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• •Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• •Sterilize dental instruments properly
• •Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• •Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• •Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• •Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• •Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• •Take X-rays or dental impressions
• •Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• •Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• •Monitor supplies.

Skills

• •Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
• •In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• •Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• •Outstanding communication skills
• •A patient and friendly personality
• •Attention to detail
• •Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• •Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
• •Valid license to practice