Dental Hygienist - Las Vegas, United States - Affordable Dentures & Implants

Description

Overview:

Come join our fun team as a Part-Time Dental Hygienist

Flexible scheduling available - 6-8hrs per week needed and can be set to 1 day a week or split into two days a week to fit your life. Hours can slowly be increased as we build our hygiene program

The position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what YOU love with high flexibility to accommodate your busy schedule.

The Dental Hygienist will assist the dentist during treatment and provide care for implant maintenance, as well as assist with presenting and discussing treatment plans, among other duties listed below:

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination

Sterilize dental instruments properly

Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history

Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis

Clean and help protect patients teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)

Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)

Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures

Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)

Maintain documentation and charts on each patient

Monitor supplies

To apply for this position, you must possess an active Dental Hygiene Certification. You must be able to work in a high volume, fast paced office while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude.

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About Affordable Care
Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is Americas largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States. Each practice has an on-site dental laboratory, allowing the practice to provide same day dental services including extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolinas Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit ).