Registered Dental Hygienist Jobs

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Monitor supplies
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination

Skills

• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• A patient and friendly personality
• Valid licence to practice
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
• Attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills