Dental Hygienist
26 days ago
Lockport
Job Description Job description: Grand Dental is seeking a patient-centric Dental Hygienist who understands the value of a full hour of scheduled patient care per appointment. The perspective hire knows the value of relationship building, patient education, and a thorough dental visit with a friendly and professional team. New graduates are welcome! Who are we? Grand Dental – is part of the Grand Dental Group, which is a family of twelve beautiful, state-of-the-art dental offices and a Central Business Office. We are owned and operated by practicing dentists and offer general and specialty dental care for everyone. One Community, One Patient, One Smile at a Time. Our Culture: At Grand Dental, we understand that our team-members are our greatest strength, and we work to empower and elevate them with the support and resources they need to reach their highest potential. We offer a generous benefit package and career growth opportunities in a fun, team-driven, respectful work environment. DENTAL HYGIENIST SUMMARY Embrace “Fish Philosophy”: Make Their Day, Play, Be There, Choose Your Attitude, Commit It, Be It, Coach It. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • The Dental Hygienist provides patient Care and Basic Dental Hygiene Prophylactic Care, • Carefully review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary, • Blood pressure and oral cancer screening, • Exposure of necessary digital radiographs, • Utilize intra oral camera for patient education, • Chart decay, disease diagnosis and treatment, • Visually examine & palpate for signs of disease (intra and extra orally), and perform TMJ exam, • Periodontal examination and documentation of gingival description,, • Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis, • Apply cavity-preventative agents such as fluorides and sealants, • Remove calculus, plaque, and stain, • Administer local anesthetic agents, if certified, • OHI with self-care tools, • Educate patients on good oral health, nutrition, proper hygiene, and oral disease, • Discuss the etiology of oral disease, contributing factors, and relationship to systemic disease (i.e. heart disease, pregnancy, diabetes, etc.), • Educate and advise patients with educational reading materials Benefits: • 401(k), • Employee discount, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License to work in Illinois, • Dental Hygiene Degree from an accredited college or university Interested Candidates ONLY – No Solicitation - Inquiries from recruitment firms/staffing agencies not accepted Work Location: