Dental Hygienist; or PT

Description

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.

• 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.

• 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.