Dental Hygienist - Gwynedd Family Dentistry - Stroudsburg, PA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Stroudsburg, PA

Job Description

Benefits to be discussed.
Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases. 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 great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize dental instruments properly
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 dental procedures
Take X-rays (DEXIS, SIDEXIS)
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient (DENTRIX)
Monitor supplies
Be a team player with the office staff

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
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Diploma in Dental Hygiene
Valid license to practice

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $48.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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