Dental Hygienist - Dowagiac, MI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A dental practice in Dowagiac, MI, is looking for a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their team. The ideal candidate will promote dental health through comprehensive prophylaxis and patient education. Responsibilities include performing oral cancer screenings, documenting dental services, and maintaining dental equipment. Candidates must possess a Registered Dental Hygienist license, CPR certification, and certifications in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous. The role offers medical benefits and a full-time schedule with competitive pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits from teeth.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and assess gum health.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and control plaque.

Skills

Oral cancer screening

Patient education

Dental prophylaxis

CPR certification

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist License

Local Anesthesia certification

Nitrous certification

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Dowagiac, MI

• SPECIALTY UNIT: Registered Dental Hygienist - RDH
• JOB TYPE: Full-Time
• Pay Rate: $38-$50/hour

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

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