Dental team seeking Dental Hygienist in Arcadia, Wednesday and/or Thursdays

We are a prosthodontic full-service dental practice looking out for our patients' complete health through the most thorough care available. Our team seeks to empower our patients and their families, coworkers, and friends. The ideal candidate is confident and committed to serving patients and connecting with them to deliver the best healthcare and education.

Job Responsibilities

• Update patients’ medical history, record blood pressure, uncover any new conditions, among other things.

• Perform a comprehensive periodontal evaluation, including probe depths, bleeding points, recessions, mobility, furcation, and-so-on. Use Dr. Adishians “Standards of Care” 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.

• 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 of their condition if 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 an 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 continuing care and the recommended next appointment interval

•  When sched is not full, or cancellation happens, make continuing care reactivation calls, stock room, assemble hygiene patient bags, or confirm patients.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is committed to continuing growth

• Is a team-player

• Has the ability to think outside the box, create better processes and collaborate

• Is dedicated to operating with integrity (keeping your word)

• Is deeply passionate about serving others

• Is positive and likes to have fun

• Is responsible, reliable and dependable

Please send resume to Leslie@dradishian.com or call to set an appointment. 626-796-3700