Job Opening at Big Smile Dental

Job Description

At Big Smile Dental, we are excited to announce a career opportunity for a dedicated and proficient Dental Hygienist. We are seeking a full-time professional who is committed to delivering exceptional dental care in a face-to-face setting as this is not a remote job. Join our team in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can expand your skills while contributing to the health and wellbeing of our patients.

As a key member of our dental team, you will play a vital role in providing personalized dental care that ensures the highest level of dental hygiene for our patients. This position is ideally suited for a hygienist who excels in a fast-paced work environment and is enthusiastic about making a positive impact on patients' oral health.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide thorough dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planning services.
• Deliver both basic and advanced dental hygiene treatment and home care advice to patients.
• Take diagnostic-quality dental X-rays in accordance with clinic protocols.
• Administer local anesthetics as per the prescribed standards.
• Develop and propose personalized hygiene treatment plans.
• Efficiently schedule patient recare visits and manage the follow-ups for their own caseload.
• Maintain the cleanliness and readiness of dental treatment rooms.
• Sterilize instruments and manage the inventory of dental supplies in their designated rooms.

Requirements

• Valid dental hygienist licensure in the state of operation.
• Excellent working knowledge of overall dentistry and dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation.
• Experience with digital radiography and proficient in taking X-rays.
• Skilled in the use of dental management software.
• Ability to work independently without the assistance of a dental assistant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients and other team members.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, ensuring that all clinical protocols are followed meticulously.
• Pay is based on experience