Registered Dental Hygienist - Maternity Leave Coverage - LAT Dentistry - Roanoke, VA

LAT Dentistry / Dr. Lindsay Thorn is seeking a full-time RDH who would be available to provide maternity leave coverage, approximately the last week of June through the last week of September. The candidate must have graduated from an accredited RDH program and have an active, non-restricted license. Appointments will be scheduled generally for 1 hour, but additional time may be given per patient circumstances. New patient appointments will be scheduled for 1.5 hours for intake. The RDH will actively develop relationships with patients and have good case presentation skills to discuss diagnosis and treatment options. The RDH will update yearly perio charts and update Xrays on a risk-based protocol. LAT Dentistry is focused on quality patient care and overall culture. At LAT Dentistry, our mission is to provide quality, comprehensive dental care to our patients in a judgment-free way that leaves everyone feeling inspired, promotes wellness, and improves quality of life. Our vision is to practice in environmentally friendly ways with sustainable materials. We strive to make a positive impact on the community around us and on the environment we live in. We are committed to providing a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and continued learning so that we look forward to each day and providing the best care possible. We are only interested in candidates who have a drive to be a part of our culture. If you think you'd be a good fit for our office, then we invite you to apply! Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $36.00 per hour Application Question(s): If your instruments are dull or ineffective, what do you do to remedy the situation? What is your ideal role when it comes to sterilization / instrument processing? When did you last update a perio chart or FMX? How much time do you need for a prophy and for a SRP appointment (exam, Xryas, etc excluded)? What is your position on FMX vs PAN and Bitewings for new patients? What is something you learned about a patient recently or that you connected with a patient on recently (exclude any HIPAA identifiers)? How do you manage scared or anxious adults or children? License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required) Work Location: In person

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