Dental Hygienist - Dentistry of North Port - Fort Lauderdale, FL

At Dentistry of North Port, we pride ourselves on putting patients first and providing exceptional dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. Our enthusiastic and well-trained team is dedicated to helping patients achieve their smile goals and ensuring comfort throughout their dental journey.
We lead a patient focused practice- meaning that our top priority is for our team members to establish genuine relationships with patients. Our appointments are scheduled for sufficient periods of time to ensure each patient is receiving the highest quality, customized care. Our ideal candidate is patient-centric, enthusiastic about educating patients, is organized and timely, familiar with a wide range of dental procedures including root canals, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, implants, and prosthetics.
Dr. Rosa Hernandez, DMD is our owner and general dentist. In addition to Dr. Hernandez, we have a Prosthodontist by the name of Dr. David Rua-Perez and an Endodontist name Dr. Kira Santos who practice at our office as well. We are continuing to expand our team.
Duties:
· Perform dental hygiene procedures following the dentist's guidance· Conduct patient screenings, oral health assessments, and review medical history· Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, preventive care, and post-operative instructions· Take dental x-rays· Maintain accurate patient records using dental software· Ensure infection control protocols and aseptic techniques are strictly followed
Required Qualifications:
· Current dental hygiene license in the state of Florida
· Experience is preferred, but not required. New Grads are encouraged to apply!
· Current CPR training and certificate
· Strong communication and patient relationship building skills
· High degree of skill with both hand instrumentation and Cavitron
· Competent in root planing
· Demonstrate complete knowledge and usage of dental terminology, dental instruments, tray setups and instrument sharpening.
· Effectively communicate oral hygiene instructions and dispense proper oral hygiene aids.
· Thorough Recordkeeping - including graphical charting, perio charting and proper chart documentation.
· Experience with digital radiographs and electronic patient record
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
No nights
No weekends

License/Certification:

License Dental Hygienist in Florida (Required)

Work Location: In person

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