Dental Hygienist

Pay: $45+/hr based on experience

LaSante Health Center is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to support patients in achieving and maintaining optimal oral health. Collaborating closely with Dentists, the ideal candidate will ensure comprehensive care and promote overall dental well-being.

Responsibilities:

· Comfort patients and maintain calm during examinations and treatments

· Conduct mouth screenings and review oral health history

· Educate patients on proper dental care and dietary impact on oral health

· Perform X-rays, dental impressions, and radiograph development

· Sterilize dental instruments and equipment

· Remove plaque, clean teeth, and prevent gum disease

· Collect medical and dental histories

· Assist Dentist in all aspects of dental care

Qualifications:

· Dental Hygienist experience

· License/Certification: GDC Registration (required)

· Comforting bedside manner

Nutrition • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Health screenings • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Medical pre-procedure screening • Hourly pay • Emotional support for clients • Dental scaling • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Patient history taking • Emotional support for patients • Dental x-ray • Dental impressions • Dental equipment • Patient consultations • Patient education • Registered Dental Hygienist • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling