Permanent Dental Hygienist Job in Long Beach, MS
Position Summary: Exceptional Dental is looking for a part time hygienist to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a positive team player who loves connecting with patients. The anticipated schedule for this position is Fridays only. Essential Functions: Welcome and seat patient cheerfully. Prepare and properly set up treatment rooms for hygiene procedures. Review and update patientâs health history, chart progress, treatments, and home care compliance. Clean calculus deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments, including scaling and root planning for patients with periodontal disease Apply fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay. Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease; communicate findings to patient and doctor. Selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patientâs mouth, as needed. Educate and motivate patient on proper oral hygiene and corrective/preventative measures. Schedule appropriate re-care appointments. Assist hygiene assistant in sterilization duties. Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically. Experience and Education: Associate's Degree from ADA accredited dental hygienist school Current State Licensure CPR Certification Preferred one year dental experience. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Standing 60% Sitting 40% Moderate noise level from lab and dental equipment Frequent bending and twisting Medical lab setting Work Location: In person
