Dental Hygienist at ENHANCE DENTAL

Choctaw, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Screening, Dental Radiographs, Local Anesthesia, Preventive Care, Oral Hygiene, Nutritional Counseling, Dental Impressions, Gingivitis Identification, Office Management, OSHA Compliance, HIPAA Compliance, Sterilization, Patient Scheduling, Dental Supplies Management, Support to Dentists, Emergency Handling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: CHOCTAW DENTAL - Choctaw, OK 73020 Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care Job purpose Dental Hygienists conduct initial patient screenings, clean teeth (e.g. remove plaque) and advise patients on oral health and preventative care. Dental Hygienists also help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. Duties and responsibilities Conducting patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, perio-charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) Perform local anesthesia and administer nitrous oxide Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling) Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health Making impressions of patient's teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs) Identifying conditions like gingivitis, caries, or periodontitis Preparing operatories by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place Calling patients to maintain the schedule Monitor and order dental supplies as needed Performing documentation and office management activities Ability to run a double hygiene schedule with an assistant Providing support to dentists and other staff as needed Maintaining OSHA and HIPPA compliance Other job duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Associate degree or higher from a dental hygiene school accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA) State-certified dental hygienist license Expanded functions preferred if not covered by license o Local Anesthesia Working conditions Dental practices run at a fast pace and dental hygienists will be required to keep up with the flow of doctors and patients. Physical requirements Dental Hygienists will be required to: Use their hands and feet to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repeat the same movements. Bend or twist their body. Sit for long periods. Stand for long periods. Lifting up to 50 pounds Reports to: Area Director of Operations/Operations Manager & Operating Doctor Direct reports: None.

Responsibilities

Dental Hygienists conduct initial patient screenings, clean teeth, and advise patients on oral health and preventative care. They also assist dentists in deciding treatments for dental issues and handle emergencies.