Dental Hygienist

Fairlawn Plaza Dental Arts is looking for a growth-oriented Dental Hygienist!

Candidate must be enthusiastic, have a sense of ownership, be a true team player and demonstrate a quiet confidence to get the job done for the practice and the patients.

*Dental Hygienist Job Duties*:
* Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
* Performs the necessary x-rays based on patient need.
* Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
* Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
* Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
* Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health.
* Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
* Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies.
* Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.
* Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances; placing, carving, and finishing amalgam restorations; removing cement from crowns and bridges.
* Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.
* Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit.
* Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records.
* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
* Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
* Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
* Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

*Dental Hygienist Skills and Qualifications*:

Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Bedside Manner, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Listening, Teamwork, Administering Medication, Thoroughness, Self-Development.

Experienced and new hygienists welcome to apply! Current licensure required.

Ascend or Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
Schedule:
* Day shift

Education:
* Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Dental Hygienist License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Akron, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person