- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Gastonia, NC
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled dentist to assist our clients in achieving optimum oral health at our busy practice. The ideal applicant should have the experience, current licensure in good standing, caring bedside manner, and effective communication skills. Our modern and updated facility uses state-of-the-art technology, and our approach to patient care ensures client safety and satisfaction. We offer a range of benefits, a highly trained clinical staff, and a support staff to help you stay focused on providing high-quality dentistry. We invite you to apply today. Responsibilities:
Issue referral for the client to dental specialists, such as pediatric dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, and periodontists when appropriate
Determine and diagnose oral diseases and provide appropriate treatment for common dental problems including root canals, surgical extractions, cleanings, and restoration
Coordinate and perform preventive dental care treatments such as sealants, x-rays, flossing, fillings, and fluoride applications, and cosmetic dental services such as whitening when indicated
Ensure all work is compliant with infection and infectious diseases control standards; office policies and procedures; and safety, OSHA, and MSDS guidelines
Supervise dental assistants, dental hygienists, associate dentists, and administrative staff, and communicate with support staff regarding patient care plans
Issue referrals for the client to dental specialists, such as pediatric dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, and periodontists when appropriate
Implement and coordinate preventive dental care treatments such as flossing, fillings, sealants, x-rays, and fluoride applications, and cosmetic dental services such as whitening when indicated
Conduct work that is compliant with office policies and procedures; safety, OSHA, and MSDS guidelines; and infection and infectious diseases control standards
Examine the patientsââ¬â¢ teeth thoroughly using diagnostic tools, procedures, and instruments to spot signs of dental diseases and determine the overall state of dental health
Identify oral diseases and provide appropriate treatment for common dental problems including cleanings, restoration, root canals, and surgical extractions
Qualifications:
Possess strong bedside manner, and great communication skills
Familiarity with computers
A minimum of two years of dentistry experience in clinical or private practice is required
Board Certified and/or Board Eligible in General Dentistry
Up-to-date knowledge of dental standards and guidelines, public health standards, and dental medicine trends and advances is desired
Completion of AEGD/GPR or a minimum of 1-2 years of General Dentistry experience, preferred
Experience with restorative, crown & bridge work, and simple extractions, highly preferred
North Carolina Dental License, REQUIRED
2+ years in clinical or private practice dentistry experience is required
Strong bedside manner and great communication skills are necessary
Board Certified and/or Board Eligible in General Dentistry
Additional certifications required: CPR, BLS, and NPI
Relevant knowledge of dental standards and guidelines, public health standards, and dental medicine trends and advances is an asset
About Company
We partner with leading dental care providers who are dedicated to improving the health of their patients ââ¬â starting with their smile. Our partners have access to unparalleled support services backed by a dedicated clinical leadership team that shares your passion.
