Dental Hygienist
$156,000–$156,000 year
On-siteTacoma, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct thorough hygiene procedures including scaling, root planing, and prophylaxis while performing comprehensive periodontal and caries risk assessments. Take digital radiographs for diagnosis, educate patients on oral hygiene practices, and assist in developing personalized treatment plans based on dentist recommendations. Maintain accurate patient records, adhere strictly to infection control protocols, and collaborate closely with dentists to ensure coordinated care. Engage patients in a friendly, reassuring manner to address concerns and build strong relationships. Join a supportive team at Gentle Dental North Meridian focused on improving patients' oral health and overall well-being.
Required Qualifications
- Degree or certification in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution
- Valid state dental hygiene license
- CPR certification
- Local Anesthesia certification
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation certification
- Laser Certification (where required)
Desired Qualifications
- Enthusiastic and outgoing personality
- Personable professional demeanor
- Passion for dental health
- Enjoyment of building strong relationships with patients
- Ability to perform dental hygiene procedures
- Ability to educate patients on best oral hygiene practices and products
- Ability to practice proactively
- Ability to conduct thorough hygiene procedures including scaling and root planing
- Ability to perform gingivitis scaling
- Ability to perform prophylaxis
- Ability to perform comprehensive periodontal assessments
- Ability to perform medical history assessments
- Ability to perform caries risk assessments
- Ability to develop personalized AAP and ADA based treatment plans
- Ability to work closely with dentists and other dental professionals
- Ability to engage patients in a friendly, reassuring manner
- Ability to address patient concerns or questions
- Ability to maintain accurate patient records and documentation
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