Dental Hygienist

About the Role We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Dental Hygienist duties will include patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. 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.

What You'll Do • Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination • 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 • Maintain documentation and charts on each patient

What You'll Bring Required: • Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role • In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) • Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment • Outstanding communication skills • A patient and friendly personality • RDH license Preferred: