Hygienist

WE NEED A DENTAL HYGIENIST TO JOIN OUR DENTAL FAMILY!!!

We have an amazing team in our Stillwater, Oklahoma location, and the only thing missing is---- YOU! We have incredible office hours of 8am-5pm, closed every weekend and major holidays. We offer paid vacation time, paid holidays, 3% employer match retirement plan, and health/dental/life/vision insurance plans. If you are motivated to deliver great patient care, you have unlimited income potential with our production bonus pay. Continuous education and opportunities for advancement are available.

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries, and periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque and apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
• Dentrix experience a plus
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
• Valid license to practice in the state of Florida