Dental Hygienist - Dental Surgical Arts of Tulsa - Tulsa, OK

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Tulsa, OK

Job Description

If you are a Dental Hygienist looking for a great work environment, then Dental Surgical Arts of Tulsa may be your next home. We know that the hygiene role is crucial in promoting and educating oral health and preventing dental diseases. You will work closely with the Periodontist and staff to ensure that patients receive comprehensive dental care and we pride ourselves in patient care! If you like a friendly work family environment, and you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please check us out at our website www.dsaot.com and then email your resume to admin@dsaot.com.
2 days per week for the core hours of 8am-3pm
Duties and Responsibilities of Hygienist:

Review hygiene schedule for the day with the Periodontist
Review patient’s chart for proper care to include: health history assessment, intra-oral assessment, perio assessment including pocket depth assessment, recession, furcation involvement, mobility, record bleeding / suppuration / heavy plaque
Radiographs to be completed initially or updated every 18 months or obtain from dentist for patient records
Perform Periodontal Maintenance Therapy for definitive treatment recommendations such as: scale and root planning / arestin / surgical recommendations
Review and teach the patient the recommended homecare treatment
Educate the patient of the process of periodontal disease / dental disease / oral cancer / smoking cessation and other valuable information as appropriate
Inform and educate the patient the connection between oral health / oral disease and overall health
Documentation of patient care to include: new findings and/or recommendations / level of homecare / any use of nitrous, topical and/or local anesthesia / placement of arestin

Other Duties of Hygienist:

Clean instruments in ultrasonic and bag for sterilization and follow infection control protocols while maintaining a clean, sterile work environment
Prepare Supportive Periodontal Maintenance Therapy Memo (SPT) to be completed on all patients who alternate their visits with our office / Fast Track SPTs on patients who need urgent restorative care with their referring dentist / List of SPTs for each doctor to be given to them for their review each month / Indicate on the list of SPTs for each doctor IF X-Rays need to be sent
Anesthetize surgery patients when there is a cancellation or as time permits
Order nitrous and/or oxygen tanks when they need refilled
Keep track of hygiene supply orders, especially the bundle with Crest/Oral-B
Restock the hygiene room
Participate in agency committees and task force activities and attend staff meetings and in-service meetings.

Hygienist Qualifications

Licensed Dental Hygienist
Be highly motivated and a team player
Provide exemplary patient care
Have the ability to establish rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
Present outstanding oral and written communication skills
Preferably have two years of experience working in a dental clinic is preferred

Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Preferred)
Dental License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Tulsa, OK 74114 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Tulsa, OK 74114: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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