Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Hygienist needed in our dental office
- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Scottsdale, AZ
Compensation
TBDWork Days
Wed, Thu, and FriExperience Required
at least 5 yearsSoftware Experience
DentrixJob Description
Join our friendly, patient centered, progressive (strong commitment to CE and advanced technology), complete health team driven practice. If you are cheerful, enjoy putting people at ease, like to educate patients and run on time, this is your career opportunity.
Who We're Looking For
Philosophy: We are a full-service dental practice standing for the Complete Health of our patients through the most thorough care available and with a team that seeks to empower our patients and their families, coworkers and friends. We are in need of a Rockstar RDH or how we like to call a Hygenius who is confident and committed to educating their patients and connecting with them, so the best healthcare can be delivered.
Responsibilities
Philosophy: We are a full-service dental practice standing for the Complete Health of our patients through the most thorough care available and with a team that seeks to empower our patients and their families, coworkers and friends. We are in need of a Rockstar RDH or how we like to call a Hygenius who is confident and committed to educating their patients and connecting with them, so the best healthcare can be delivered.
Responsibilities
- Understand and believe in what constitutes a “Healthy Mouth,” and compare each patient’s mouth to the standard using the “Healthy Mouth Baseline” as a tool.
- Update patients’ medical history, record blood pressure, uncover any new conditions, etc.
- Perform a comprehensive periodontal evaluation including probe depths, bleeding points, recessions, mobility, furcation, etc. Use “Standards of Care” and “Healthy Mouth Baseline” as guidelines. Chart any progress/decline and advise the patient.
- Identify failing dental restorations, decay and/or open contact.
- Use the intraoral camera on every patient and use the photos to educate patients about their oral health.
- Perform oral prophylaxis, polish and educate patients on home care instructions.
- Perform periodontal treatment on all patients as needed based on “Standards of Care” guidelines.
- Discuss any unscheduled treatment with patients using visual tools and verbal skills to educate and motivate them.
- Help uncover patients’ “Personal Motivators” during the visit and record them in their charts. Summarize your findings to the patients and educate them about the potential consequences if their condition is left untreated. Educate the patients regarding the next steps that the Doctor will likely recommend. Uncover any issues or concerns that the patient may have and alert the appropriate person (i.e., Treatment Coordinator).
- Advise the Doctor when a patient is ready for exam. Inform the Doctor of the patient’s periodontal score, what was completed during the visit, any unfinished treatments, recall intervals and any medical/personal concerns the patient may have. Include their “Personal Motivators” as appropriate.
- Schedule patients for a future continuing care appointment, emphasizing the need for continuous car and the recommended next appointment interval.
Posted over 3 years ago