Dental Hygienist

Mission Statement:

To have a team that believes in educating our patients to be the healthiest version of themselves.  Our team will be dedicated to each other as well as to the high quality of care that we will provide to our patients.  As leaders, we want to empower our team to make the best decisions for the benefit of our practice.  We will be open to change and growth and embrace both as they are presented to us.  We will have a foundation of trust and integrity, not only with our team, but with our patients as we provide the best complete health care dentistry possible.

Purpose:

To enhance the quality of people's lives, both our team, and our patients.

Values:

Trust

Empowerment

Acknowledgement

Mindfulness

Welcoming

Open to change

Responsibility

Kindness

Does the idea of a regular job bore you? Do you want to really make a difference while working with a world-class team that is accomplishing amazing things? Join our friendly, patient-centered, progressive (strong commitment to CE and advanced technology), Complete Health™ focused, and team-driven practice. If you are cheerful, punctual, enjoy putting people at ease, and educating patients, this is your career opportunity.

Job Responsibilities
• Understand and believe in what constitutes a “Healthy Mouth,” and compare each patient’s mouth to the standard using the “Healthy Mouth Baseline” as a guide.
• Update patients’ medical history, record blood pressure, uncover any new conditions, among other things.
• Perform a comprehensive periodontal evaluation, including probe depths, bleeding points, recessions, mobility, furcation, and-so-on. Use “Standards of Care” and “Healthy Mouth Baseline” as guidelines. Chart any progress/decline and advise the patient.
• Identify failing dental restorations, decay, and/or open contact.
• Use the intraoral camera on every patient and use the photos to educate patients about their oral health.
• Perform oral prophylaxis, polish, and educate patients on home care instructions.
• Perform periodontal treatment on all patients as needed based on “Standards of Care” guidelines.
• Discuss any unscheduled treatment with patients using visual tools and verbal skills to educate and motivate them.
• Summarize your findings to the patients and educate them about the potential consequences of their condition if left untreated. Educate the patients regarding the next steps that the Doctor will likely recommend. Uncover any issues or concerns that the patient may have and alert the appropriate person (i.e., Treatment Coordinator).
• Advise the Doctor when a patient is ready for an exam. Inform the Doctor of the patient’s periodontal score, what was completed during the visit, any unfinished treatments, recall intervals and any medical/personal concerns the patient may have. Include their “Personal Motivators” as appropriate.
• Schedule patients for a future continuing care appointment, emphasizing the need for continuing care and the recommended next appointment interval

The Ideal Candidate
• Is committed to continuing growth
• Is a team-player
• Has the ability to think outside the box, create better processes and collaborate
• Is dedicated to operating with integrity (keeping your word)
• Is deeply passionate about serving others
• Is positive and likes to have fun
• Is responsible

Salary and Benefits

Salary-varies based on experience

401K with 3% contribution

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick time

Monthly bonus 99.9% of the time over the last 12 years

Holiday Pay

Uniform allowance

Paid CE 

Opportunity for advancement

Close knit work family

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