Dental Hygienist - Pediatric Dental Office - Pediatric Dental Partners - Shreveport, LA

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Shreveport, LA

Job Description

Description:
Become a part of our team approach to providing excellence in comprehensive dental care with a focus on quality, service and patient satisfaction. We are seeking a team player to help the overall success and growth of our practice.
The Smile Care Dental Hygienist is responsible for:
Dental Hygienists are responsible for providing hands-on support to Dentists and completing prep work so they can more efficiently care for patients. Dental hygienists administer patient care during cleanings and oral surgery. Educate patients about procedures and dental maintenance, order x-rays and other scans.
Responsibilities:

Screening patients during checkups
Reviewing a patient’s dental history
Recommending care to improve a patient’s oral health
Teaching patients about proper teeth cleaning techniques
Performing preventive dental care
Applying fluoride treatments
Taking x-rays and reviewing them for signs of dental diseases
Requirements:
Skills & Qualifications:

Strong periodontal skills
Knowledge of ultrasonic instrumentation
Knowledge of laser, intraoral photography
Know how to promote needed treatment to your patients and work the recall system
Proficient computer skills
Digital x-rays and Eaglesoft is beneficial
Verbal and written communications skills
Problem solving skills
The ability to convey complex health information in a simple way
The ability to interact with patients of all ages
3+ years chairside experience in a private dental practice (Required)
Bilingual is a plus

Education:

Bachelors Required
Florida State License

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