Dental Hygienist - Columbia, MD

Dental Career Services; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with bonus system

PTO

Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental

401k + match

Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Bonus system

Job summary

A dental practice in Columbia is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality clinical care. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Dental Hygienist certification and skills in dental technology and infection control. Responsibilities include preparing patients, performing dental prophylaxis, conducting oral screenings, and educating patients on oral hygiene practices. The practice values providing time for procedures and offers competitive pay along with a bonus system, PTO, and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist required.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Use of dental technology and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental hygiene treatment.
• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains.
• Perform oral cancer screenings and periodontal disease assessments.
• Apply fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Document dental hygiene services in patient records.
• Document vital signs and medical/dental histories in patient records.
• Maintain dental equipment and inventory; perform preventive maintenance and assist with repairs.
• Pursue ongoing professional knowledge through workshops and publications.

Skills

Dental Technology

Infection Control

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Basic Computer Skills

Oral Hygiene Instructions

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist Certification

Tools

Panorex

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Columbia, MD

• Location: Columbia, MD
• 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: 45-60
• Child recall: 30
• Scaling and Root Planning: 60-90

Technology:

• Panorex
• New Instruments
• Excellent pay with bonus system
• PTO
• Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental
• 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