Dental Hygienist- Savannah - Smith Dental Care - Savannah, GA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Savannah, GA

Job Description

Smith Dental Care is hiring a Dental Hygienist at our Savannah location. Details for hours and days will be discussed over the phone.
Smith Dental Care is a company that prides itself on customer service with not only building trust with our patients but our peers as well. We want to be as friendly and helpful with each other so we can treat our patients in the best ways possible. We look for candidates who are supportive, passionate, and always willing to learn. Though we have many offices and departments, we are all one team and growing like wildfire. If you would like to grow in a career at Smith Dental Care, we encourage you to apply!
Website: csmithdental.com
Duties & Responsibilities:

Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
Performing documentation and office management activities

Qualifications:

Licensed Dental Hygienist
Strong organizational skills
Motivated, team player
Excellent communication
Self-starter
Willing to learn
Punctual

Benefits:

Medical
Vision
Dental
Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Hospital, Cancer and Life Insurance plans
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $65.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Work Location: In person

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