Dental Hygienist

Woodstock Dental Group Dental Hygienist Opportunity

Woodstock Dental Group is looking for a patient-centered dental hygienist to join our team! Our practice works to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in dentistry. Convenient Woodstock location near the intersection of Hwy 92 and I-575, behind the Woodstock Post Office and close to downtown Woodstock. If you are a hygienist that loves dentistry, believes in serving patients well, and want to be part of a team that holds high standards while supporting one another, we would love to connect with you!

Schedule:

• Monday Thursday 8:00am 5:00pm

Compensation:

• Hourly pay based on experience (50-56/hr)
• Full time benefits include medical, vision, dental, disability, uniform allowance, and time off

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient screening procedures, including assessing oral health conditions, reviewing patient health history, performing oral cancer screenings, head and neck inspections, dental charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Take digital radiographs
• Follow practice protocols for quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referrals, emergency medicine, implants, perio program, and emergency treatment
• Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and use of cavitron/prophy jet
• Apply preventive materials to teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) and make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
• Promote good dental and general health by educating patients on oral hygiene techniques, flossing and brushing, providing oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and dispensing oral hygiene aids
• Maintain a sterile and organized working environment following infection control procedures
• Familiarize patients with their dental visit, provide support and compassion
• Chart dentition, evaluate hard and soft tissue, document existing restorations, decay, perio charting, and treatments

Candidate Requirements:

• Active GA RDH License
• CPR and First Aid certification