Dental Hygienist
Company: Great Expressions Dental Centers
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posted on: August 3, 2022
Job Description:
Located in Seven Hills, OHOverview: Our Seven HillsPractice has
option(s) available for Registered Dental Hygienists, where you can
achieve a work balance that works for you and your family.The Seven
Hills practice is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to work
Part Time 2 - 3 days per week. This office is located at 7819
Broadview Road, Seven Hills, Ohio 44131.Our total rewards offer you
more fulfilling way to practice:
- Competitive hourly pay and bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays and vacation timeOur production model offers you
nearly limitless earning potential.At Great Expressions, you'll
enjoy a competitive base salary as well as incentive compensation
based off of a percentage of production instead of collections. We
empower you to deliver the care your patients need and we reward
you for your dedication and commitment to hygiene excellence.Your
safety and wellbeing matter.To maintain the health of our team
members and patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have
implemented a number of safety measures throughout our practices,
including additional sanitation, providing personal protective
equipment, and maintaining social distancing whenever possible. Our
goal is to make sure you feel as safe as possible at work, so you
can focus on providing exceptional patient care.COVID-19: Great
Expressions and all supported dental offices comply with all local,
state and federal regulations. Employment is contingent upon an
individual's continued compliance with regulations and Great
Expressions' policy, including COVID-19 vaccination or testing.
Responsibilities: Depending on the state regulations, a Dental
Hygienist:
- Performs oral healthcare and risk assessments which include but
not limited to:
- Evaluates a patient's current health status including all
medications
- Performs an extraoral and intraoral examination and oral cancer
screening
- Completes a comprehensive dental and periodontal charting that
includes a detailed description and evaluation of the gingiva and
periodontium
- Develops a dental hygiene diagnosis based on the oral health
findings
- Exposes, processes, and interprets dental radiographs
(x-rays)
- Removes biofilm plaque and calculus (soft and hard deposits)
from teeth both coronal and apical to (above and below) the
gingival margin (gumline) using dental instruments
- Applies caries-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants
to the teeth
- Discusses the progress being made toward isolating evidence
that notes the potential association between systemic and oral
health and disease
- Provides patient education on biofilm plaque control and home
care protocol by incorporating techniques and products that will
become part of an individualized self- care oral hygiene
program
- Counsels and coordinates tobacco cessation programs
- Educates patients on the importance of good nutrition for
maintaining optimal oral health
- Ensures that the patient knows why they need continuing care
and that they have a follow up appointment that is set by the
office Qualifications: Your qualifications:
- Degree or certificate in Dental Hygiene from an accredited
program and a valid state license
- X-Ray/Radiology Certification required
Keywords: Great Expressions Dental Centers, Cuyahoga Falls , Dental Hygienist, Healthcare , Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
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