Dental Hygienist

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Lake Worth, FL

Job Description

Our awesome team is currently looking for a full-time Registered Dental Assistant to work in our modern and fully digital office.

Our patients are our top priority so your personality is important to us! If you like to smile and genuinely care for others, if you understand the value of quality dental care and the importance of helping patients, we would like to meet you!

REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrate knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, and equipment
Attend to the patient's needs and concerns
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment in accordance with applicable infection control guidelines.

Ensures 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, carries 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)
Take X-rays
Discuss treatment and present treatment to patients
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Ensure equipment is maintained according to manufacturer's guidelines
Comfortable with operating computer software. Open Dental knowledge is a plus.