Job Description
Job Description
Dental Hygienist
Position Summary
We are seeking a caring, professional, and patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our team. The ideal candidate is committed to providing exceptional preventive dental care while educating patients about the connection between oral health and overall systemic wellness.
Our hygienist will provide thorough clinical hygiene services, build strong relationships with patients, and work collaboratively with the dentist and dental team to provide comprehensive, personalized, health centered care.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide professional dental hygiene services, including:
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- Comprehensive periodontal assessments
- Dental cleanings and periodontal therapy
- Digital dental X-rays as permitted by state regulations
- Periodontal charting
- Patient screenings and oral health assessments
- Support the practice's philosophy of patient-centered, preventive, biological/health centered dental care.
- Microscopic biofilm evaluation.
- Integrating Ozon therapy into treatment protocols.
- Educate patients about proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
- Discuss the relationship between oral health, inflammation, nutrition, and overall wellness in an appropriate, evidence-based manner.
- Review medical and dental histories and update patient records.
- Communicate findings to the dentist and assist with developing appropriate treatment recommendations.
- Provide a comfortable, compassionate experience for every patient.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Follow OSHA, infection-control, sterilization, and office safety protocols.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment area.
- Assist with patient scheduling and treatment coordination when needed.
- Stay current with continuing education, clinical techniques, and applicable dental regulations.
Qualifications
- Current Dental Hygienist license in the state of Texas.
- Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Current required state certifications and permits.
- Strong clinical and communication skills.
- Professional, dependable, organized, and compassionate.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a dental team.
- Commitment to providing excellent patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with periodontal therapy and comprehensive periodontal assessments.
- Experience working in a biological, holistic, or integrative dental practice.
- Interest in the oral-systemic connection and preventive wellness.
- Excellent patient education and communication skills.
- Familiarity with digital dental records and practice-management software.
What We Offer
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is warm, dependable, clinically skilled, and passionate about patient care. The right person will take pride in educating patients, providing excellent hygiene care, and helping patients understand how maintaining good oral health contributes to their overall health and well-being.