Dental Hygienist

Advantage Dental+; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Dental+ in Coos Bay, Oregon is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our patient-first team with growth opportunities and an industry-leading benefits package.

The role focuses on performing periodontal procedures in line with state board requirements, educating patients about prevention and periodontal health, documenting findings for treatment planning with the Dentist, and collaborating with the team to ensure an exceptional patient experience and well-maintained facilities.

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board.
• Two or more years' experience as a licensed Dental Hygienist preferred.
• Excellent communication with team and patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodontal procedures per state dental board requirements.
• Educate patients on prevention and periodontal health and its links to overall health.
• Chart periodontal disease findings for collaboration with the Dentist on treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the team to schedule and ensure an exceptional patient experience and maintain clinic equipment.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dental software

Job description

A supportive team, patient-first mentality, and industry-leading benefits package are what you will enjoy as a member of our team. Are these missing in your career?

We will be adding a Dental Hygienist that shares our passion for patient care and education.

As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a tremendous benefits package.

Primary Responsibilities Of Our Dental Hygienists

• Perform periodontal procedures in a manner that is best for the patient in accordance with all state dental board requirements


• Educate patients on the importance of preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal disease. Discuss the links between periodontal conditions and overall systemic health


• Chart conditions of periodontal disease for collaboration with the Dentist to develop the appropriate treatment plan


• Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling, ensuring an exceptional patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and equipment

Qualifications To Join Us As a Dental Hygienist

• Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board with no adverse actions


• Two (2)+ years' experience as a licensed Dental Hygienist preferred


• Excellent communication skills with both the team and patients


• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with dental software