Dental Hygienist - Ann Arbor, MI

Dental Career Services; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 52,348 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Relocation Pay If Needed

Job summary

A dental practice in Ann Arbor, MI, is looking for a skilled Dental Hygienist to join their team. The role offers full-time hours with a pay rate of $38 to $50 per hour plus a sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include providing dental prophylaxis, conducting oral cancer screenings, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Candidates must hold a Registered Dental Hygienist license, and CPR certification, and have local anesthesia and nitrous certification. The practice prioritizes building long-lasting patient relationships.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Registered Dental Hygienist license.
• CPR certification required.
• Certification in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth.
• Detect disease through oral cancer screening and examinations.
• Arrest dental decay using preventive agents.
• Educate patients on hygiene and plaque control.
• Document services by recording patient histories.

Skills

Dental prophylaxis

Oral cancer screening

Patient education

Emergency management

Equipment maintenance

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist License

CPR Certification

Local Anesthesia and Nitrous certification

Tools

Dental equipment

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Ann Arbor, MI

SPECIALTY UNIT: Registered Dental Hygienist - RDH

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $38-$50/hour + Sign-on bonus!

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Dental Hygienist who would like to work with a team-oriented practice that focuses on building long lasting relationships with our patients. The RDH promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

• Medical benefits
• Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay
• Relocation Pay If Needed

Responsibilities:

• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies.
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit.
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Requirements:

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required
• CPR Certification
• Local Anesthesia and Nitrous certification