Dental Hygienist

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are committed to delivering the highest quality care, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Dental Hygienists are professionals who work under the supervision of a dentist to provide preventive and therapeutic oral health care services to patients. Dental Hygienists help promote good oral health and treat patients. Ideally, you will work with patients of all ages.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning teeth: Use a variety of tools to remove plaque, tartar, and stains, such as scalers, toothbrushes, and water/air syringes.
• Dental equipment preparation and maintenance experience
• Apply fluoride or other agents to help strengthen teeth and prevent tooth decay.
• Examines oral cavity for mouth lesions, sores, recessed gums, and bleeding gums as well as evaluating overall oral health.
• Maintain records of patients' dental histories, including oral health status, treatments received, and relevant medical histories.
• Maintains oral hygiene according to the treatment plan prescribed by the attending dentist. It may include prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, x-rays, fluoride treatments, and full mouth debridement.
• Disinfects and sterilizes equipment and instruments.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene, diet, and fluoride use.
• Maintains strong working relationships with doctor, dental assistant, office manager, receptionist, and other staff members.

Why work for Citrus Springs Dental Care?

A work family and a competitive salary await you!

We treat our employees like family, which means you will work with highly motivated and passionate colleagues who are all working toward the same goal. We value diversity, teamwork, and continuous learning, and offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person