Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Grand Dental is seeking a patient-centric Dental Hygienist who understands the value of a full hour of scheduled patient care per appointment. The perspective hire knows the value of relationship building, patient education, and a thorough dental visit with a friendly and professional team. New graduates are welcome!

Who are we?

Grand Dental – is part of the Grand Dental Group, which is a family of twelve beautiful, state-of-the-art dental offices and a Central Business Office. We are owned and operated by practicing dentists and offer general and specialty dental care for everyone. One Community, One Patient, One Smile at a Time.

Our Culture:

At Grand Dental, we understand that our team-members are our greatest strength, and we work to empower and elevate them with the support and resources they need to reach their highest potential. We offer a generous benefit package and career growth opportunities in a fun, team-driven, respectful work environment.

DENTAL HYGIENIST

SUMMARY

Embrace “Fish Philosophy”: Make Their Day, Play, Be There, Choose Your Attitude, Commit It, Be It, Coach It.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Dental Hygienist provides patient Care and Basic Dental Hygiene Prophylactic Care
• Carefully review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
• Blood pressure and oral cancer screening
• Exposure of necessary digital radiographs
• Utilize intra oral camera for patient education
• Chart decay, disease diagnosis and treatment
• Visually examine & palpate for signs of disease (intra and extra orally), and perform TMJ exam
• Periodontal examination and documentation of gingival description,
• Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis
• Apply cavity-preventative agents such as fluorides and sealants
• Remove calculus, plaque, and stain
• Administer local anesthetic agents, if certified
• OHI with self-care tools
• Educate patients on good oral health, nutrition, proper hygiene, and oral disease
• Discuss the etiology of oral disease, contributing factors, and relationship to systemic disease (i.e. heart disease, pregnancy, diabetes, etc.)
• Educate and advise patients with educational reading materials
• Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist, hygiene director and team leader

Pay: $44/hr. - $60/hr. (average)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities

Experience/Certification:

• Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License to work in Illinois
• Dental Hygiene Degree from an accredited college or university
• CPR certification

Job Type: Full time

Interested Candidates ONLY – No Solicitation - Inquiries from recruitment firms/staffing agencies not accepted

Work Location:

• Franklin Park

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Company Description

Grand Dental – is part of the Grand Dental Group, which is a family of twelve beautiful, state-of-the-art dental offices IN THE Chicago land area. We are owned and operated by practicing dentists and offer general and specialty dental care for everyone. One Community, One Patient, One Smile at a Time.

Company Description

Grand Dental – is part of the Grand Dental Group, which is a family of twelve beautiful, state-of-the-art dental offices IN THE Chicago land area. We are owned and operated by practicing dentists and offer general and specialty dental care for everyone. One Community, One Patient, One Smile at a Time.