Pediatric Dental Hygienist Job in Birmingham, AL 35244
(Job ID: 406761)

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Pediatric Dental Associates is looking for someone like YOU to join our team at our Medplex office. We are looking for a hygienist that is self-motivated, loves working with children, and enjoys helping others! We are an established pediatric dental office that is state of the art. We love what we do, who we work for, and who we work with. A dental hygienist’s responsibilities include screening patients as they arrive, educating patients and parents about their diet and how it impacts their oral health, teaching how to properly brush and floss, and providing a cleaning of the teeth and gums as well as removing plaque. Other duties responsibilities include but are not limited to: Taking and developing X-rays Sterilizing instruments Supporting the Dentist during the exam and sometimes for minor procedures Updating and maintaining patient dental records in Dentrix Software system Schedule patient appointments Advising parents/patients on ways to better improve oral hygiene Advancement Opportunity: Pending review and evaluation, supervising dentist may provide tuition assistance for infiltration classes. Pediatric Dental Associates and Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all employees can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. Pediatric Dental Associates and Orthodontics also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off