Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist

POSITION TYPE:Dentistry

LOCATION:Raleigh, NC

JOB TYPE:Full-Time

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Dental Hygienist who would like to work with a team-oriented practice that focuses on building long lasting relationships with our patients.This wonderful practice is looking for a detail-oriented Dental Hygienist who loves their job and is eager to grow in their career. The practice is offering top compensation and benefits.

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 8:30am - 6:30pm

Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm

Benefits:

• Health Stipend
• Dental Benefits
• Massage Benefits
• 401k match
• Uniform allowance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing and seating each patient
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth to completion
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Requirements:

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist in NC is required
• New Grads Welcome