Dental Hygienist FT - Des Moines

OCEAN DENTAL; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Dental in Des Moines, IA is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to join our clinic team. You will clean, scale, and polish teeth, take X-rays, and record evaluations to support diagnosis and treatment planning.

You will educate patients on preventative care and reinforce the doctor’s treatment plan. A valid hygienist license and CPR certification are required, with 2+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Hygienist and CPR certification is required.
• Education: Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related clinical field.

Responsibilities

• Clean, scale and polish teeth.
• Take and process x-rays and record evaluations to aid diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Educate patients on preventative oral care and reinforce the doctor’s treatment plan.

Skills

Patient care

Oral prophylaxis

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's in dental hygiene

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Des Moines Clinic - Des Moines, IA 50316

Responsibilities

The Hygienist assists the dentist in providing oral health to patients by cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth. Takes and processes x-rays. Records evaluation of mouth conditions and extent of prophylaxis on dental chart to provide dentist with information for more complete diagnosis and subsequent treatment if needed. Provides the patient with ongoing preventative oral care through patient education, treatment and reinforcement of the doctor’s treatment plan.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Associates Degree (depending on state) in a related clinical field.

Experience: Two or more years of experience as Hygienist preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Licensure as a Hygienist and CPR Certificate required.