Dental Hygienist
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Job Description
Join a Team that Values Your Contributions - Active Dental is Different!
We are looking to add a Dental Hygienist to the Plano and Irving team! Candidates who would like to be considered for a part time position are also welcome to apply.
We offer Competitive compensation, Bonuses and Mentorship!
We are looking for a candidate who understands the importance of Growth, Mentoring/Development, and Community.
Responsibilities:
- 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 or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients' teeth (e.g. remove plaque or 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
Requirements:
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
- 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
Perks:
- Fast Growing, Top-Quality, Privately Owned Office
- Huge Opportunity for Advancement
- Competitive Income Potential!
- Enjoyable, Respectful Professional Environment
- Growth: Connect, Learn, Mentor, Share
- Company-provided Seattle Study Club Membership and CE courses
- State-of-the-Art Equipment Top-Tier Dental Supply Brands
- Highly competitive compensation…and has the potential to be even more with bonus incentives!
- Active Dental Culture!
Active Dental Core Values
At Active Dental, we pride ourselves on upholding these core values in everything we do:
- A - Accountability
- C – Communication
- T – Teamwork
- I – Innovative
- V – Vision
- E – Empathy
- + - Positivity
The Active Dental team strives to exemplify these core values and the next team member will be expected to as well.
Your role will be vitally important to keeping our practice running smoothly & maintaining our valued patients in the highest level of dental health. As you are excited by these extraordinary opportunities.
Want to learn more about Active Dental and our locations? Check out our website at ActiveDentalDFW.com