Registered Dental Hygienist - Lavender Dental- Midland Family Dental - Hart, MI

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Hart, MI

Job Description

Join a fun team and work with family. We at the Lavender Dental Group are happy to accommodate a full time hygienist. Come join a culture of teamwork, trust and support. Do you have a passion for designing perfect smiles or changing lives one smile at a time? We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you. Come and meet the team.
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 or dental impressions
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
Degree in Dental Hygiene;
Valid license to practice

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

Midland, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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