Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

A Registered Dental Hygienist plays a vital role in our dental practice, focusing on routine preventive care and periodontal maintenance. This position involves being a great team member and providing exceptional patient care, patient screening, oral health assessments, regular dental cleanings, scaling and root planing, and periodontal maintenance. Collaborating closely with other team members and our dentist is necessary to give our patients the best care, to support treatment planning, and to maintain accurate clinical documentation.

 

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screenings and oral health assessments, including screening for periodontal disease
• Perform dental cleanings, including scaling and root planing and periodontal maintenance
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Assess patient risk and infection control compliance
• Take and process dental radiographs using digital technology
• Collaborate with the dentist on treatment planning
• Maintain clinical documentation and computerized patient records

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in dental hygiene
• Current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license
• Local Anesthetic Under General Supervision License
• Proficient in oral health assessment and dental radiography
• Strong knowledge of infection control procedures
• Effective patient education and communication skills
• Attention to detail and accurate record management
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a dental team