Registered Dental Hygienist - Downers Dental - Westmont, IL

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Westmont, IL

Job Description

Join our Dental Family!
Practice: Downers Dental
About Us:
Our mission is to provide the community with a dental experience that promotes a lifelong relationship built on trust, quality, and exceptional patient care. We are committed to keeping you smiling by delivering compassionate and comprehensive dental services while ensuring a comfortable and relaxing environment.
Job Responsibilities

Understand and believe in what constitutes a “Healthy Mouth,” and compare each patient’s mouth to the standard using the “Healthy Mouth Baseline” as a guide.

Update patients’ medical history, record blood pressure, uncover any new conditions, among other things.

Perform a comprehensive periodontal evaluation, including probe depths, bleeding points, recessions, mobility, furcation, and-so-on. Use “Standards of Care” and “Healthy Mouth Baseline” as guidelines. Chart any progress and advise the patient.

Identify failing dental restorations, decay or open contact.

Use the intraoral camera on every patient and use the photos to educate patients about their oral health.

Perform oral prophylaxis, polish, and educate patients on home care instructions.

Perform periodontal treatment on all patients as needed based on “Standards of Care” guidelines.

Discuss any unscheduled treatment with patients using visual tools and verbal skills to educate and motivate them.

Uncover patients’ “Personal Motivators” during the visit and record them in their charts. Summarize your findings to the patients and educate them about the potential consequences of their condition if left untreated. Educate the patients regarding the next steps that the Doctor will likely recommend. Uncover any issues or concerns that the patient may have and alert the appropriate person (i.e., Treatment Coordinator).

Advise the Doctor when a patient is ready for an exam. Inform the Doctor of the patient’s periodontal status, what was completed during the visit, any unfinished treatments, recall intervals and any medical/personal concerns the patient may have. Include their “Personal Motivators” as appropriate.

Schedule patients for a future continuing care appointment, emphasizing the need for continuing care and the recommended next appointment interval.

The Ideal Candidate

Is committed to continuing growth

Is a team-player

Has the ability to think outside the box, create better processes and collaborate

Is dedicated to operating with integrity (keeping your word)

Is deeply passionate about serving others

Is positive and likes to have fun

Is Responsible

Please respond by email to: jayden@dentalcoachusa.com
1 – In the subject of the email put "I'm your world-class Hygienist”
2 – In the body of the email, write why you're the right person for the position
3 – Attach your resume
4 – Include your salary requirements
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Schedule:

Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Westmont, IL 60559: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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