Dental Hygienist

At Cotswold Family Dentistry we are committed to delivering exceptional care while creating an environment where our team enjoys coming to work. We hold ourselves to high standards, support one another, celebrate wins, and believe great culture is something everyone helps build. We believe our success hinges on our core values, and we're dedicated to fostering a culture that goes above and beyond for patients, teammates, and our providers.

Position Summary:

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

Responsibilities: • Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships • Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered • Perform clinical hygiene functions including but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor • Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed

Qualifications: • Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school • Current hygiene license where employed • Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law • Experience with dental software

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Dental office • Image acquisition for patient care • Fluoride treatment • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • Periodontal maintenance • Patient history taking • Dental equipment • Dental Hygiene • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient treatment • Registered Dental Hygienist • Blood pressure monitors • Dental sealant application • Health education and counseling