Dental Hygenist

France Dental; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

France Dental in Edina, MN is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures, take and develop X-rays, apply sealants and fluorides, and prepare patients for examination.

You will sterilize instruments, maintain patient records, educate patients on oral care, and help manage supplies while ensuring comfort and safety throughout visits.

Responsibilities

• Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth.
• Apply sealants and fluorides to help protect teeth.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.
• Assess patients' oral health and report findings to dentists.
• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients' teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth.
• Apply sealants and fluorides to help protect teeth.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.
• Assess patients' oral health and report findings to dentists.
• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients' teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies