Job Description
Job DescriptionJob SummaryWe are seeking a part-time qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist who wants long-term, stable employment to join our team! We are a high quality, highly regarded, busy dental practice that has been located in Eastwood since 1955. If you are a qualified candidate interested in providing quality and friendly service to our patients, please reply with your resume and references.
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited dental hygienist school and licensed to practice hygiene in the state of New York.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history reviews and oral examinations
- Perform preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene procedures such as scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments.
- Take digital intraoral and panorex radiographs
- Chart caries and periodontal conditions as an aid to diagnosis.
- Apply pit and fissure sealants.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and the importance of maintaining good dental health.
- Maintain aseptic techniques to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Review documentation to ensure compliance with office protocols and standards.
Skills
- Proficient in-patient assessment techniques and be familiar with general dentistry practices.
- Experience working in a dental office or clinic setting is preferred but new graduates are also encouraged to apply.
- Experience with ultrasonic instruments is encouraged but not required.
- Computer experience is required, prior experience with Eaglesoft is a plus.
- Strong understanding of aseptic techniques to maintain a sterile environment.
- Competent in documentation review processes to ensure thorough record keeping.