Dental Hygienist - Full-Time with Excellent Pay & Benefits

Dental Career Services; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 + match

College Saving Account

Continuing Education

Job summary

A dental practice in Bowie, MD, is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist responsible for preparing patients, conducting prophylaxis, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Key responsibilities include detecting dental disease, managing equipment, and maintaining supplies. The ideal candidate must hold a Registered Dental Hygienist certification and have basic computer skills. This role offers competitive pay, a bonus system, and generous benefits, including 401k and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth.
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening.
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity agents.
• Helps dentist manage dental emergencies, maintaining CPR certification.
• Educates patients about oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing maintenance.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending workshops.

Skills

Registered Dental Hygienist

Basic computer skills

Use of Dental Technology

Infection Control

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Job description

A dental practice in Bowie, MD, is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist responsible for preparing patients, conducting prophylaxis, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Key responsibilities include detecting dental disease, managing equipment, and maintaining supplies. The ideal candidate must hold a Registered Dental Hygienist certification and have basic computer skills. This role offers competitive pay, a bonus system, and generous benefits, including 401k and continuing education opportunities.