Hygienist

United Dental Partners, LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

United Dental Partners, LLC is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Naperville, IL to conduct patient screenings, clean teeth, and advise on preventative care. You will support dentists in treatment planning, handle dental emergencies, and educate patients on oral health while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.

The role requires a Diploma in Dental Hygiene, with Master’s preferred, a personable demeanor, and the ability to manage duties such as taking X-rays and maintaining

Qualifications

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene required; Master’s degree a plus.
• HIPAA and health & safety regulations knowledge required.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment.
• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination.
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history.
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis.
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride).
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques).
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures.
• Take X-rays or dental impressions.
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer).
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

Education

Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus

Job description

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Full Time Naperville, IL, US

Salary Range: $52.00 To $57.00 Hourly

Job Description

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

Skills

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• A patient and friendly personality
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus