Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• 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
• 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
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene
• Valid license

Willowbrook Dental Associates is a comprehensive dental practice that prioritizes commitment to team culture and customer service. This is accomplished with an experienced team committed to each other and our patients.
Owned and operated by Dr. Thomas Petnuch since 2002 the practice supports 4 doctors with a team of 4 administrators, 6 assistants and 5 hygienists. Focusing on the fundamentals of patient service and patient education has facilitated practice growth and expansion for more than two decades. We recently future completed an office expansion adding clinical and administrative space to support the evolution of the practice.

Company Description

Willowbrook Dental Associates is a comprehensive dental practice that prioritizes commitment to team culture and customer service. This is accomplished with an experienced team committed to each other and our patients.\r\nOwned and operated by Dr. Thomas Petnuch since 2002 the practice supports 4 doctors with a team of 4 administrators, 6 assistants and 5 hygienists. Focusing on the fundamentals of patient service and patient education has facilitated practice growth and expansion for more than two decades. We recently future completed an office expansion adding clinical and administrative space to support the evolution of the practice.