Our client, located in western Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time or part-time Hygienist. Be part of a Health System. The ideal candidate has their associate's in dental Hygiene from an accredited school with a license to practice. Software at the Dental Center is Dentrix.
Hygienist Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome all assigned patients.
- Conduct a medical and dental history with every patient, contacting outside physicians when appropriate before care.
- Complete a thorough intra- and extra-oral exam for all patients.
- Take dental radiographs when appropriate.
- Provide prophylaxis, cleaning, and polishing of teeth.
- Provide root scaling and planning of teeth.
- Provide appropriate patient education as needed example: periodontal disease.
- Confer with the treating dentist on all patients seen.
- Make necessary referrals to specialists where appropriate based upon practice guidelines.
- Document all patient activity in the patient chart.
- Sets up and breaks down the treatment room between patients.
- Performs any lab tasks pertinent to the role as assigned by the clinical manager and/or dentist.
- Follows all safety protocols.
Minimum Requirements for the Hygienist position:
- Associates in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school
- License to practice
- Software at the Dental Center is Dentrix.
For more information on this permanent Hygienist role or other permanent positions nationwide, please apply.