Dental Hygienist - West Hills California

Company: Princess Dental Staffing
Location: West Hills, California
Posted On: 05/02/2024

Do you like to learn and be challenged? Join our friendly, patient-centered, progressive (strong commitment to CE and advanced technology), Complete Health focused, and team-driven practice. If you are cheerful, run on time, enjoy putting people at ease, and educating patients, this is your career opportunity. Our outstanding dental practice is seeking an exceptional Dental Hygienists for an opportunity to join our growing practice and - dedicated team. Who We Are: We are a full-service dental practice looking out for our patients' complete health through the most thorough care available. Our team seeks to empower our patients and their families, coworkers, and friends. We are looking for a Rockstar RDH. The ideal candidate is confident and committed to serving patients and connecting with them to deliver the best healthcare. Who We're Looking For 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
• Competitive salary and bonus plan. Job Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • Uncover patients' "Personal Motivators" during the visit and record them in their charts. 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.
  • Advise the Doctor when a patient is ready for an exam. Inform the Doctor of the patient's periodontal status, 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 #CB More...

        

    ---

    Register an account with us and set up job agents! We'll email you immediately when jobs like this are posted on our site.

    ---