Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care. This role is critical in supporting our mission of preventive care, early detection, and treatment of oral disease. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, patient-focused, and comfortable collaborating with dentists to provide comprehensive oral health services.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
· Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventative care.
· Maintain and sterilize dental equipment.
· Document patient care and treatment plans.
· Perform comprehensive periodontal examinations, including probing depths, bleeding indices, recession, mobility, and furcation assessments.
· Record and monitor periodontal charting in accordance with clinical guidelines and update at regular intervals.
· Conduct scaling and root planing (SRP) procedures for patients with periodontal disease.
· Administer local anesthetics, subgingival irrigation and locally applied antimicrobial agents as needed.
· Take and evaluate digital radiographs to support diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning.
· Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and home care compliance.
· Develop and implement periodontal maintenance schedules for patients with a history of periodontal disease.
· Collaborate with the dentist on treatment plans for complex cases.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation.
· Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, state licensure requirements, and infection control protocols.
· Stay current with continuing education and best practices in periodontal care.
· Participate in ongoing team education, lunch and learns, office meetings, and group hygiene networking to stay up-to-date with current clinical standards and best practices for office operations.
Skills and Qualifications
· Current state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH).
· Excellent communication and patient interaction skills.
· In-depth knowledge of dental hygiene procedures.
· Proficiency with electronic dental records (EDR) and digital radiography.
· Team-oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering outstanding patient care.