Registered Dental Hygienist - Moraga Dental Care - Moraga, CA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Moraga, CA

Job Description

An established modern dental practice is looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. We are a fun and hard working team that loves what we do and believe in a patient-centered care. Our office culture is based on respect and fairness. We believe in diversity, trust and integrity. What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, performing dental hygiene procedures and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help our dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you! Responsibilities Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride) Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures Take X-rays or dental impressions Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer) Maintain documentation and charts on each patient Skills Proven experience as Dental Hygienist In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) Outstanding communication skills A patient and friendly personality Attention to detail Diploma in Dental Hygiene Valid license to practice in California Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $69.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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