Dental Hygienist Job Posting
Dental Hygienist Job in Lisle, Illinois
(Job ID: 510360)
Share with a friend:Sep 11, 2024
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Prairie Walk Dental of Lisle - Registered Dental Hygienist Prairie Walk Dental of Lisle is excited to announce that we are hiring for an energetic, fun filled Registered Dental Hygienist that is ready to educate patients with the benefits of preventative of dental care, oral hygiene, and maintaining good oral health. Perfect for a strong, confident and well skilled team player that will operate with the values of our patients. Job Duties May Include: -Conduct patient screening procedures; including assessment of oral health conditions, review of patient health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse -Take digital radiographs -Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment -Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and proper use of cavitron/prophy jet -Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) -Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs) -Promote an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating proper oral hygiene, educating patients on techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol, effectively communicating oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and dispensing proper oral hygiene aids -Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures -Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient -Chart entire dentition and hard and soft tissue evaluation, including existing restorations, decay, perio charting and treatment documentation -Provide positive, professional leadership role; demonstrate positive patient/staff rapport -Stock all needed supplies and maintain equipment -Successfully maintain recall system -Demonstrate basic knowledge of applicable computer functions Full Time Schedule: Monday: 9am - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 5pm Wednesday: 8am - 4pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Friday: 8am - 3pm Saturday: 8am - 2pm (1 per month) Smile Partners Recruitment is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations.
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