Dental Hygienist - Lafayette, IN

Dental Career Services; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 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 Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist. The role involves preparing patients for treatment, performing dental cleaning, and educating patients about oral hygiene. Candidates must possess a Registered Dental Hygienist license and have knowledge of dental technology and computer skills. The practice offers excellent pay, a bonus system, and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist required.
• Proficient with dental technology.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment.
• Completes dental prophylaxis and oral cancer screening.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene and plaque control.

Skills

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Dental Technology

Infection Control

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist License

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Lafayette, IN

• Location: Lafayette, IN
• 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