Dental Hygienist

Iowa Dental Associates; South Dakota; Híbrido; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Iowa Dental Associates seeks a dedicated Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. You’ll assist dentists in determining treatments, perform screenings, take X-rays, and educate patients on proper care. A licensed, detail-oriented professional with strong communication is preferred.

The role emphasizes sterilization, documentation, and adherence to health and safety standards to ensure high-quality care for patients of all ages.

Qualificações

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA).
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• A patient and friendly personality.
• Attention to detail.
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus.
• Valid license to practice.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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.

Conhecimentos

Dental Hygiene

HIPAA

Communication

Attention to detail

Stamina

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Licensed

Formação académica

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Master’s degree (preferred)

Ferramentas

Dental radiography equipment

X-ray imaging

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Description:

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices.
You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
• Valid license to practice