Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Hygienist - Smile Partners Recruitment - Gainesville, GA
- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Gainesville, GA
Job Description
Downers Grove Dentistry and Orthodontics | Registered Dental Hygienist
Downers Grove Dental and Orthodontics has serviced our community by providing excellent dental care for over 30 years, and Dr. Brian Nugent is devoted to building relationships with our patients for lifelong care.
Job Duties May Include:
Conduct patient screening procedures; including assessment of oral health conditions, review of patient health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
Take digital radiographs
Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment
Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and proper use of cavitron / prophy jet
Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
Promote an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating proper oral hygiene, educating patients on techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol, effectively communicating oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and dispensing proper oral hygiene aids
Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient
Chart entire dentition and hard and soft tissue evaluation, including existing restorations, decay, perio charting and treatment documentation
Provide positive, professional leadership role; demonstrate positive patient/staff rapport
Stock all needed supplies and maintain equipment
Successfully maintain recall system
Demonstrate basic knowledge of applicable computer functions
Requirements:
Active IL Hygiene License
Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
2 Fridays a month, and 2 Saturdays a month (alternating) 8:00am - 12:00pm
Smile Partners Recruitment is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations.
