Registered Dental Hygienist - North Sioux City, United States - Tri-State Dental

Description

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Company Description

Tri State Dental Care is locally owned dental practice. Our purpose is to guide our patients along a path of optimal dental health by delivering the highest possible level of care in a friendly, safe, and comfortable environment. Through our team of professional, compassionate, and committed employees, we aim to improve patient health,

appearance, self-confidence, and overall quality of life.

Role Description

This is a part-time on-site role as a Registered Dental Hygienist at Tri-State Dental in Dakota Dunes, SD.

The Dental Hygienist is the chief preventive provider of the Practice. This team member motivates, educates, and provides excellent treatment. Under indirect supervision, the Dental Hygienist will remove hard and soft deposits from teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. He or she will educate patients on oral hygiene, provide preventative dental care, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants. By discovering and documenting areas of failure, both periodontally and restoratively, he or she facilitates the dentists diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist
• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and sterilization techniques
• Experience with dental charting and taking dental x-rays
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols and procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and patient needs

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