Description
Greeting patients in a warm and welcoming manner
– Perform dental hygiene procedures, including dental cleanings, scaling, and polishing
– Take and develop dental x-rays
– Assess patients’ oral health and provide appropriate oral hygiene instructions
– Verifying/reviewing completed procedures/ treatment plans with patients
– Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
– Assist the dentist during dental procedures
– Maintain accurate patient records and treatment plans and notes in Dentrix
– Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care
– Keeping track of your required supplies and preparing a list of items to be ordered every two weeks
– ordering supplies as needed
– Maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients
– Other general dental hygienist work assigned by office manager and Dentist
Qualifications
Registered Dental Hygienist