Dental Hygienist

Humphries Family Dental; North Arab (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Humphries Family Dental in Alabama is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to provide preventive care, X-rays, and patient education. You will perform screenings, cleanings, apply fluoride or sealants, and help maintain a patient-friendly practice environment.

Responsibilities include charting, sterilizing instruments, following state regulations, and supporting the dental team to ensure a high-quality patient experience and adherence to OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Board of Dentistry with no negative actions

Responsibilities

• Provide superior patient care and service.
• Record and review patient medical histories.
• Examine gums and supporting structures for signs of disease.
• Palpate lymph nodes to detect swelling or tenderness.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and periodontal health.
• Expose and develop x-ray film.
• Chart conditions for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Maintain dental equipment and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Self-starter/independent

Goal-oriented

Customer service

Tech savvy

Lifelong learner

Accept feedback

Education

Dental hygiene licensure (State Board)

Job description

The Hygienist is responsible for cleaning patients’ teeth and examining oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. Educating patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, and apply fluoride or sealants. Performing quality and effective hygiene procedures while building and maintaining positive and professional relationships with patients. The Hygienist is responsible for the patient's excellent experience and contributes to the overall financial success of the practice.

The tasks and responsibilities of a Hygienist include but are but not limited to:

• Provide superior patient care and service. Exhibit outstanding service and hospitality.
• Record and review patient medical histories.
• Examine gums, wing probes to locate periodontally recessed gingiva, periodontal pockets and signs of gum disease. Palpate and visually examine gums for signs of disease.
• Palpate lymph nodes in and around the neck to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer.
• Educate our patients on the importance of preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal disease. Discuss the links between periodontal conditions and systemic illness.
• Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments. Apply fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents staving off dental decay.
• Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
• Expose and develop x-ray film.
• Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
• Practice to the standard of care of the State Board of Dentistry. Follow rules and regulations of the Dental Practice Act of the applicable state.
• Comply with state and federal laws for chart documentation.
• Follow OSHA guidelines on PPE and use standard precautions.
• Proactive in leading and supporting the Marquee Dental Culture by maintaining a positive, friendly, and supportive disposition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required

• Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Board of Dentistry with no negative actions

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Self-starter, Independent worker/thinker
• Goal achiever
• Customer Service Focused
• Tech savvy, computer proficient
• Lifelong learner, committed to continual educational advancement
• Can take respectful, constructive feedback