Dental Hygienist - Del City - OKC

Dental Depot; Del City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Del City, OK. The role involves performing dental cleanings, educating patients, and assisting with various dental procedures. Ideal candidates must have a valid dental hygiene license and a strong commitment to patient care. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving oral health in the community.

Qualifications

• Valid dental hygiene license and CPR certification required.
• Ability to administer nitrous oxide/local anesthesia if authorized.

Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis and periodontal scaling.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Maintain dental equipment and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Customer-oriented

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal

Ethical

Organized

Education

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Eaglesoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Position Summary: Perform prophylaxis and/or periodontal scaling, examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. Educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants. Provide local anesthesia as needed for hygiene procedures or restorative treatment under the Dentist's direction.

Essential Functions: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth using dental instruments and/or ultrasonic technology.
• Utilize laser therapy in conjunction with Gingivitis and/or periodontal treatment.
• Record and review patient medical histories.
• Examine gums with probes to locate periodontal pockets and signs of gum disease.
• Visual and tactile examination of gums for sores and disease signs.
• Expose periapical, bitewing, and panoramic x-rays.
• Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist.
• Maintain dental equipment and sterilize dental instruments.
• Feel lymph nodes under the chin to detect swelling or tenderness indicating potential oral cancer.
• Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain oral health.
• Apply fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents.
• Maintain patient recall system.
• Administer local anesthetic agents.
• Remove excess cement from teeth.
• Conduct community dental health clinics.
• Remove sutures and dressings.
• Place and remove rubber dams, matrices, and temporary restorations.
• Make impressions for whitening trays.
• Assist with local anesthesia if authorized, and support operatory setup and sterilization.
• Comply with company policies, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
• Be flexible to relocate or perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain reliable attendance.

Skills & Abilities: High School or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene required. Valid dental hygiene license and CPR certification required. Ability to administer nitrous oxide/local anesthesia if authorized. Knowledge of dental software (Eaglesoft preferred) and Microsoft Office. Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required. Must complete Hepatitis B vaccination form.

Position Qualifications include being friendly, ethical, customer-oriented, interpersonal, honest, responsible, relationship builder, loyal, accurate, reliable, organized, detail-oriented, empathetic, safety-aware, able to work under pressure, accountable, self-motivated, motivated, and enthusiastic.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care