Dental Hygienist Job at DentalWorks, Toledo, OH

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  • DentalWorks
  • Toledo, OH

Job Description

Dental Hygienist at DentalWorks summary:

As a Dental Hygienist at DentalWorks-Secor Square, you will play a vital role in promoting oral health through patient education and technical dental cleaning procedures. Your responsibilities include conducting thorough dental examinations, performing preventative treatments, and counseling patients on oral hygiene and nutrition. With opportunities for growth and a competitive compensation package, this position requires a licensed professional committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Overview:

DentalWorks-Secor Square is currently looking for bright, motivated, Dental Hygienists, like you, to help build our Hygiene program, grow “patients for life”, and become a leading periodontal, health-focused practice. In addition to technical duties, the Dental Hygienist will play an important role in teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene techniques and offer counseling regarding good nutrition and its impact on oral health.

We have fantastic full-time and part-time opportunities for talented Hygienists. If you have these qualities, you'll find our company a great place to further your career.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, exceptional growth and career advancement opportunities, excellent compensation, plus a lucrative Incentive Plan where you can earn over a competitive Salary.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

  • Review daily schedule with staff for hygiene patients
  • Work with front office staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
  • Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health
  • Clearly communicate with patients in a professional manner
  • Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
  • Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
  • Polish restorations
  • Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act
  • Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment
  • Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
  • Evaluate patient comfort level during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety
  • Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
  • Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
  • Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist
  • Handle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations along and office policies and standard operating procedures
  • Accurately record patient medical and dental histories
  • Assist in the administration of the recall system
  • Actively participate in team meetings
Qualifications:

Education

  • Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
  • Minimum two years associate’s degree (University-based dental hygiene programs, baccalaureate)
  • Experience working in a fast-paced dental environment; DSO/Group Practice experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers
  • Strong verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staff
  • Proficient multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage time efficiently
  • Ability to travel between locations preferred

Keywords:

Dental Hygienist, oral health, patient education, periodontal care, cleaning procedures, nutrition counseling, dental clinic, patient relations, oral hygiene techniques, preventative dentistry

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area,

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