Full-time Hygienist Opportunity

Job Overview

Dream Dental is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team! We believe in having a team of people that truly love to serve their patients. Patients drive our passion and are the center of everything we do. We strive for teamwork as well as clinical excellence for our patients on every visit. We are looking for team members that enjoy working in an adapting and growing environment.

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for patient education, and the delivery of preventive and periodontal treatment as part of the dentist-directed oral hygiene team. It is essential to be gentle, friendly, detail-oriented and able to work in a team environment. Looking for a long-term fit!

Responsibilities

Assess and plan appropriate dental hygiene care including prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, debridement, periodontal maintenance and adjunct services
Complete hygiene procedures using hand and mechanical scalers with a high degree of technical skill
Take digital X-rays and use intra-oral camera.
Conduct general oral health screenings and review medical history for each patient, communicating findings to the Dentist
Provide accurate and concise charting and complete database information so the Dentist can determine the appropriate treatment plan
Provide topical anesthetic and nitrous oxide monitoring under general supervision by the Dentist
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and help them understand and accept the care they need
Set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation according to office guidelines
Report and document all procedures accurately and on time in Open Dental
Maintain a clean work environment and equipment to meet OSHA and CDC sterilization and infection control standards
Adhere to confidentiality, State, Federal and HIPAA guidelines regarding patient records
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene
Active Texas Registered Dental Hygienist license
Current CPR certification
Strong patient care skills and a gentle, caring chairside manner
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Attention to detail and strong charting accuracy
Able to work well on a team and independently
Able to multitask and adapt as the day and the practice change
Self-motivated, coachable, and able to self-reflect
Laser certification (Preferred)
Open Dental experience (Preferred)
Join us in creating healthier smiles every day! We value energetic professionals dedicated to providing outstanding patient care through comprehensive hygiene services while fostering a positive experience for all who walk through our doors.

Work Location: In person