Dental Hygienist

Overview:

** SIGN ON BONUS**

Schedule has some flexibility.

• $2,500.00 Sign on bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonus plan
• Free CE's
• Uniform allowance
• State-of-the-art facility
• Efficiently run schedules
• Supportive, family-oriented environment.

If you have a steady hand, a terrific bedside manner, and enjoy working with children, then come join the fun of pediatric dentistry, where we work hard, laugh, smile, get big hugs, and make a positive difference in the lives of children each and every day!

For over 40 years, KidZdent has grown to become the most trusted, premier practice in NJ for children’s dental health care needs.

KidZdent is a full service care center for children and is dedicated to pediatric dentistry, interceptive orthodontics, orthodontics, and special needs dentistry with special attention to the autism community. We believe in preventive dentistry and providing the best options for our patients during every phase of their growth and development.

The hygienist we hire must have an active Hygiene license for the state of New Jersey.

Responsibilities:

• Through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other hygiene-related services, Dental Hygienists are committed to improving the oral health of patients. Candidates must be enthusiastic about their dental work, and willing to provide the highest level of care at all times
• Under limited supervision, the Dental Hygienist provides oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work.
• Patient screening, medical history and dental charting.
• Application of fluoride and protective sealants. Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line.
• Provides nutritional counseling, and self-care programs to prevent disease.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Dental Hygienists License
• Compassionate bedside manner and outgoing personality
• Great communication skills which will be used to establish trust and to educate patients
• The ability to conduct proper patient health screenings prior to treating
• The ability to identify dental treatment needs and orthodontic concerns
• Knowledge of oral diseases and anomalies
• Experience with digital radiographs
• Good computer skills – Dentrix experience is a plus
• Excellent written communication skills which will be used to properly and thoroughly enter patient chart notes in the Dentrix system
• An in-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations (HIPAA)
• Impeccable infection control practices
• The desire to work in a dynamic and fun team environment

We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.

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