Dental Hygentist - Nu-Vision HR Associates, LLC

The ideal candidate to fill this upcoming Dental Hygienist position should possess the skills and qualifications that align with the specifics of the job role, such as:

• Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, oral hygiene products, devices, and applications to provide effective oral health care advice to patients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients of all age groups, understand their dental concerns and explain treatments in a patient-friendly manner.
• Exceptional attention to detail and precision in carrying out dental cleaning procedures and identifying oral health disease indicators.
• Good manual dexterity for using a variety of tools within the small, confined space of the mouth.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods while performing dental procedures.
• Problem-solving skills to determine the best and most effective treatment plans for patients.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to efficiently manage appointments and ensure that each patient receives adequate care within their allotted time slot.
• Empathy and patience to deal with patients who may be anxious or in pain.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations, and maintaining a clean and sterile working environment.

Responsibilities

• Assessing oral health conditions and reviewing patients' health history
• Cleaning teeth by removing plaque, tartar, and stains
• Applying preventive materials, such as sealants and fluorides
• Taking dental X-rays and processing them for the dentist's review
• Documenting treatment plans and care performed on patients
• Teaching patients about oral hygiene techniques, such as how to brush and floss correctly
• Assisting dentists during procedures and giving post-operative instructions
• Scheduling patient appointments and managing patient recall system
• Ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a clean and safe working environment

Qualifications

• Associate degree in dental hygiene (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Current state license to practice dental hygiene
• Proven experience as a Dental Hygienist
• Ability to prepare dental equipment and instruments
• Excellent working knowledge of overall dentistry and dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a strong patient focus
• Minimum 3-5 years experience required
• CPR Certified