Dental Hygienist - Blissfield, MI

Dental Career Services; Blissfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with bonus system

PTO

Medical Coverage

Vision and Dental Coverage

401k with match

Continuing Education

Job summary

A dental practice in Blissfield, MI, is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist. This role involves preparing patients for treatment, conducting dental cleanings, and educating patients about oral hygiene. The ideal candidate will possess a Registered Dental Hygienist License and demonstrate familiarity with dental technologies and infection control techniques. The position offers a competitive salary, medical coverage, and continual education opportunities, ensuring robust support for patient care and employee development.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist License is required.
• Knowledge of Dental Technology, Infection Control, and Health Maintenance.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental hygiene treatment.
• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains.
• Detect disease through oral cancer screening.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene and post-visit care.
• Documents clinical data and maintains patient records.
• Maintains equipment and inventory; keeps up with best practices.
• Keeps professional knowledge current via workshops and journals.

Skills

Dental Technology

Infection Control

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Basic computer skills

Health Promotion

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist License

Tools

Panorex

Dental equipment

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Blissfield, MI

• Location: Blissfield, MI
• Status: Full-Time

Appointment Lengths: Because the practice wants to ensure the best clinical care for each patient, they provide a generous amount of time per procedure and do not support assisted hygiene:

• Adult recall: 60
• Child recall: 30
• Scaling and Root Planning: 60-90

Technology:

• Panorex
• New Instruments
• Excellent pay with bonus system
• PTO
• Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental
• HSA/FSA
• 401k + match
• Continuing Education

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient
• 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
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (e-mail and contact management preferred)
• Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance