Registered Dental Hygienist - Gonzales Dental - Gonzales, TX

We are looking for a full time Registered Dental Hygienist for our Gonzales, TX office to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. 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 determine treatments for teeth and 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.
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

Required Skills:

Experience as a Dental Hygienist.
Open Dental Experience is a plus.
Any Dental Office Experience.
Bilingual is a plus but not required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:

Primary Care

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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