Dental Hygienist
Job Description
LaSante Health Center is looking for a skilled Dental Hygienist to help our patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. In collaboration with our Dentists, the ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care and promote overall dental wellness.
Responsibilities:
- Comfort patients and maintain a calm environment during examinations and treatments
- Conduct oral screenings and review patients' dental history
- Educate patients on proper dental care and the impact of diet on oral health
- Perform X-rays, dental impressions, and radiograph development
- Sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Remove plaque, clean teeth, and help prevent gum disease
- Collect medical and dental histories
- Assist the Dentist in all aspects of dental care
Qualifications:
- Preferred experience as a Dental Hygienist
- License/Certification: GDC Registration (required)
- A comforting bedside manner
About Us:
LaSante Health Center, located in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn, serves communities including Flatbush, Crown Heights, Park Slope, Little Haiti, and Little Caribbean. We are a multispecialty healthcare practice offering family medicine, adult care, and pediatric treatment. Our experienced, board-certified physicians provide a range of services, including primary and preventive care, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, women's health, and behavioral health programs.