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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive dental hygiene care to our patients. This includes performing oral health assessments, taking dental radiographs, providing oral health education and counseling, and applying preventive materials such as sealants and fluorides. The Registered Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for documenting treatment plans and care provided, and for maintaining patient dental records. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a compassionate and caring demeanor, and a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to our patients.
Responsibilities
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- Taking dental radiographs
- Providing oral health education and counseling
- Applying preventive materials such as sealants and fluorides
- Documenting treatment plans and care provided
- Maintaining patient dental records
- Assisting dentists with procedures as needed
- Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Current state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Current CPR certification
- Experience with digital radiography
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate and caring demeanor
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with digital radiography?
- How do you approach patient education and counseling?
- Can you describe a time when you had to handle a difficult patient situation?
- What steps do you take to ensure patient comfort during procedures?
- How do you stay current with the latest developments in dental hygiene?