Pediatric Dental Hygienist - Smile Doctors - Lincoln Park, MI

The vision of Smile Doctors is our people-first culture which creates an environment of passionate, caring Team Members dedicated to providing fun and encouraging relationships with each other and our patients. Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We focus on the importance of the individual and recognize that each person on our Team has something great to offer. We recognize talents and strengths and take care to nurture those abilities to help our Team Members grow into successful people in their careers, in our organization, and beyond. Looking for a career that makes you smile? We’re seeking a Pediatric Dental Hygienist to join our Today's Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry team. How you’ll make us better: Responsible for delivering positive clinical experience to all patients while following strict adherence to company policies as well state dental laws, rules and regulations under the direction and supervision of a Dentist.

Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring that the Ultimate Patient Experience is delivered to every patient
Screening patients during checkups
Clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and gums
Examine for indications of oral cancer
Reviewing a patient’s dental and medical history
Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately
Recommending care to improve a patient’s oral health
Performing preventive dental care
Applying fluoride treatments
Taking x-rays and reviewing them for signs of dental diseases
Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments
Your special skills: We’re proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you’ve got the following, you’ll fit right in:

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers
Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Prerequisites for success:

High School Diploma or equivalent required
State Hygiene License required
Current CPR Certificate required
Current Hepatitis B vaccination required
Ability to administer local anesthetic agents required
Minimum one (1) year of previous Pediatric Dental experience required
The Perks: In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer:

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan
2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays
Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members
Why Smile Doctors? As the nation’s leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors partners with local orthodontic practices to offer world-class patient care with hometown heart. We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment. Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond. As the fastest-growing organization of our kind in the industry, we’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles. Smile Doctors and all our affiliating practices are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and welcome diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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