Dental Hygienist - Crofton, MD

Dental Career Services; Crofton (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with bonus system

PTO starting at 2 weeks

Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

401k with match

College Saving Account

Continuing Education

College Savings

Continuing Education

Job summary

A dental practice in Crofton is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist. The role involves preparing patients, performing dental cleanings, and conducting oral screenings. Candidates must have a Registered Dental Hygienist license and solid computer skills. Responsibilities also include educating patients and maintaining dental supplies. The practice offers excellent pay, a bonus system, and benefits such as medical coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist license required.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Capability in dental technology and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for dental hygiene treatments.
• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning teeth.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings.
• Apply cavity-preventing agents.
• Manage dental and medical emergencies.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Document dental hygiene services.
• Ensure operation of dental equipment.
• Maintain dental supplies inventory.
• Attend educational workshops to maintain knowledge.

Skills

Registered Dental Hygienist

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Dental Technology

Infection Control

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Crofton, MD

• Location: Crofton, 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: 60 minutes
• Child recall: 30 minutes
• Scaling and Root Planning: 60-90 minutes

Technology:

• Panorex
• New Instruments
• Excellent pay with bonus system
• PTO starting at 2 weeks
• Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• 401k + match
• College Saving Account
• 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