Dental Hygienist

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Bluffton (SC); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Bluffton, SC is seeking a skilled dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered setting.

You will perform prophylaxis, periodontal treatments, charting, radiographs, and patient education while collaborating with the dentist to ensure comprehensive care and long-term patient relationships.

Competenze

• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal dentistry
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and the dental team
• Comfort with radiographs, charting, and patient education
• Knowledge of medical history review and patient-centered care
• Commitment to continuous improvement and long-term patient relationships

Mansioni

• Perform prophylaxis and periodontal treatment, including scaling and root planing
• Complete periodontal charting and document findings
• Take digital radiographs and apply sealants and fluoride
• Review medical histories and educate patients on oral hygiene
• Collaborate with the dentist on treatment planning and patient care
• Deliver gentle, chairside support while maintaining reliability and professionalism

Conoscenze

Preventive dentistry

Periodontal dentistry

Clear communication

Radiographs

Medical history review

Patient education

Descrizione del lavoro

providing high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered family practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis and periodontal treatment, including scaling and root planing
• Complete periodontal charting and document findings
• Take digital radiographs and apply sealants and fluoride
• Review medical histories and educate patients on oral hygiene
• Collaborate with the dentist on treatment planning and patient care
• Deliver gentle, chairside support while maintaining reliability and professionalism

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal dentistry
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and the dental team
• Comfort with radiographs, charting, and patient education
• Knowledge of medical history review and patient-centered care
• Commitment to continuous improvement and long-term patient relationships