Dental Hygienist Position
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team at Torrey Del Mar Dentistry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Educate patients about dental health, procedures, and their benefits.
- Provide caring support to ensure a positive and comfortable experience for all patients.
- Be a reliable team player, collaborating closely with dentists and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain a professional image, being presentable and well-groomed.
Job Duties:
- Remove plaque and calculus through scaling and polishing teeth.
- Take impressions and/or dental radiographs.
- Apply prophylactic/antibacterial materials, fissure sealants, and topical fluorides.
- Conduct screenings and monitor patient conditions.
- Treat and help prevent gum disease.
- Ensure sterile conditions are maintained at all times.
- Offer advice and encouragement to patients.
- Work under the supervision of dentists, utilizing various dental instruments.
- Stay current with developments in the field and maintain accurate patient records.
Requirements:
- Experience with Dentrix.
- Laser certification.
- Proficiency in digital X-rays.
- Knowledge of Dexis.
- Strong scheduling skills.
Benefits:
- Dental coverage.
- 401(k) option.
- Bonuses.
Compensation:
- $55-$65 per hour.