Hygienist

Hygienist at Western Dental & Orthodontics summary:
The Dental Hygienist at Sonrava Health is responsible for providing exceptional oral care, educating patients on hygiene practices, and contributing to a health-focused practice. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to perform various dental procedures, and the potential for significant career growth. Committed to patient comfort, hygiene, and nutrition counseling, this position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Overview:

Sonrava Health is currently looking for bright, motivated, Dental Hygienists, like you, to help build our Hygiene program, grow "patients for life", and become a leading periodontal, health-focused practice. In addition to technical duties, the Dental Hygienist will play an important role in teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene techniques and offer counseling regarding good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
We have fantastic full-time and part-time opportunities for talented Hygienists. If you have these qualities, you'll find our company a great place to further your career.
We offer a comprehensive benefits program, exceptional growth and career advancement opportunities, excellent compensation, plus a lucrative Incentive Plan where you can earn over a competitive Salary.
Responsibilities:

Essential Functions
Review daily schedule with staff for hygiene patients
Work with front office staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
Accurately chart each patient's periodontal health
Clearly communicate with patients in a professional manner
Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
Polish restorations
Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act
Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment
Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
Evaluate patient comfort level during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety
Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist
Handle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations along and office policies and standard operating procedures
Accurately record patient medical and dental histories
Assist in the administration of the recall system
Actively participate in team meetings
Qualifications:

Education
Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
Minimum two years associate's degree (University-based dental hygiene programs, baccalaureate)
Experience working in a fast-paced dental environment; DSO/Group Practice experience preferred
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers
Strong verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staff
Proficient multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage time efficiently
Ability to travel between locations preferred

Keywords:
Dental Hygienist, Oral Hygiene, Patient Education, Dental Care, Prophylaxis, Scaling and Root Planing, Oral Health Nutrition, HIPAA Compliance, Patient Comfort, Career Advancement

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