Job Description

Dental Hygienist at Gentle Dental summary:

Gentle Dental is seeking a passionate and personable Dental Hygienist to enhance patient care by performing hygiene procedures and educating patients on oral health. The role emphasizes teamwork with dentists and involves patient assessments, treatment planning, and strict adherence to infection control protocols. This position offers competitive pay and benefits in a supportive environment focused on improving patients' overall well-being.

Gentle Dental is seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing Dental Hygienist to join our vibrant dental practice. The ideal candidate is a personable professional who is passionate about dental health and enjoys building strong relationships with patients. The role involves performing dental hygiene procedures, educating patients on best oral hygiene practices and products, and practicing proactively.

This position is open to both full and part time candidates

Responsibilities Include:

1. Patient Care: Conduct thorough hygiene procedures to include: scaling and root planing, gingivitis scaling, and prophylaxis.
2. Assessment: Perform comprehensive periodontal charts, medical history assessments, and caries risk assessments.
3. Patient Education: Educate patients on hygiene treatments needed based on medical and periodontal assessments.
4. X-Rays: Take digital radiographs as necessary for patient diagnosis.
5. Treatment Planning: Assist in developing personalized AAP and ADA based treatment plans per patient need, based on assessments and dentist recommendations.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with dentists and other dental professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
7. Patient Interaction: Engage patients in a friendly, reassuring manner, while addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
8. Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of treatment plans and completed procedures.
9. Infection Control: Adhere strictly to infection control protocols and maintain a clean and sterile working environment.

Competitive hourly base pay ($60 - $65+) with additional bonus opportunity.

Location: 

Gentle Dental Corvallis
1550 NW 9th Street
Suite 106
Corvallis, OR 97330

Requirements:

Education: Degree or certification in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
License: Valid state dental hygiene license.
Other licenses/certifications: CPR, Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide Sedation, Laser Certification (where required).

Benefits:

- Competitive base salary
- Opportunity for monthly bonus compensation
- Continuing Education
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Malpractice
- Pre-tax Savings Plan
- 401K
- Medical Insurance
- PTO Accrual
- Positive and supportive work environment
- Direct contribution to improving patients' oral health and overall well-being

Apply today!

Keywords:

Dental Hygienist, oral hygiene, patient care, dental health, scaling and root planing, patient education, digital radiographs, infection control, treatment planning, dental practice

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