Implant Care Specialist (RDH)

Job Purpose Promote dental health by completing implant and periodontal maintenance; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Job Type Full-time, Part-Time Compensation 105,000-$115,000 per year Duties Work in partnership with the doctor to capture prosthodontic exam information to be used for implant treatment planning. Work in partnership with our Sales Consultants to ensure that world class patient care is delivered and revenue targets are achieved. Prepare treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepare patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient. Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments. Select materials and equipment for dental hygiene visits by evaluating patient’s oral health. Complete dental implant maintenance and periodontal maintenance by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth, from beneath gum margins, around abutments and restorations of implant crowns/bridges and around abutments and beneath full arch fixed implant restorations. Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gingiva and oral/peri‑implant mucosa using probes to locate periodontal and peri‑implant disease, and to assess levels of recession; take digital radiographs. Clean and polish removable appliances. Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions; provide reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit. Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols. Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills/Qualifications At least 1 year of experience as a hygienist. Dental implant experience strongly desired, particularly with fixed full arch prostheses. Commitment to providing world class patient experience. Excellent communication skills. Professional appearance. Use of dental technology, dental health maintenance, infection control, health promotion and maintenance; create a safe, effective environment; listen, work in teams, be thorough, and pursue self‑development. Benefits We offer a competitive base hourly rate plus incentive compensation and FT & PT benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr 7001 ASPUC Intermediate Holdings, LLC