Dental Hygienist – Special Needs Care & Prophylaxis

Orange Grove Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,460 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Orange Grove Center is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist at their Head Quarters in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves providing preventative oral care, educating patients about oral hygiene, and working closely with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The ideal candidate will exhibit attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment, maintaining patient comfort and cleanliness at all times. A RDH license and experience in a dental office are essential.

Qualifications

• RDH license must be active and in good standing.
• Minimum of three years experience in a dental office.
• Must have strong working knowledge of dental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative oral care and educate patients.
• Conduct X-rays and complete periodontal evaluations.
• Assist with community outreach and training hygiene students.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of dental terminology

Teamwork

Education

RDH license

CPR certification

Local anesthetic certification

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Orange Grove Center is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist at their Head Quarters in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves providing preventative oral care, educating patients about oral hygiene, and working closely with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The ideal candidate will exhibit attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment, maintaining patient comfort and cleanliness at all times. A RDH license and experience in a dental office are essential.