Registered Dental Hygienist

Company: Village Family Dental
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description Are you looking to be a part of a diverse, progressive, and family-oriented team? Would you enjoy working in a positive, ambitious atmosphere where you can grow and feel like family? If so, we have the team for you! Village Family Dental is currently hiring. We have part time and a fill-in hygienist positions available. We value each team member as a unique individual and combine their strengths with our experience to create a strong and cohesive workplace. While we work hard, we also have fun, which makes all the difference when choosing to join a company. A great attitude, a strong work ethic, and a desire to provide the very best in patient care are our top priorities. We're offering much more than just a job. We're offering a career and the chance to be a part of something truly special. Must Be a Licensed Dental Hygienists Job Purpose Promotes patient's overall dental health by collecting and assessing medical and dental history, planning treatment based on diagnosis of data, performing needed procedures, educating and following up at scheduled intervals. This is achieved in compliance with the dental practice act by performing dental prophylaxis and services including oral cancer and blood pressure screenings, radiographic studies, charting conditions of decay and disease. Duties Aides in detection of oral diseases such as caries, cancer and periodontal involvement. Performs visual and palpation exams, instrumentation and radiograph exposure. Removes sub-and supragingival deposits and stains from teeth. Maintains esthetic upkeep of removable appliances. Applies fluorides, sealants and educates about proper oral care to aide in carries arrest. Educates patients about periodontal and plaque control methods, recommends office and home regimen treatment plans after thorough evaluation. Requirements Dental hygienists must be licensed and in good standing with the State of North Carolina. Associates or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Dental hygienists must be willing to partner with the dentist, work well as part of the total dental team and should have good eye sight and manual dexterity, because they use dental instruments within a patient's mouth, with little room for error. Must be patient focused, with excellent customer service qualities Willingness to work in fast paced environment Employment Type: Part Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission: No

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