Registered Dental Hygienist

Our busy and growing dental practice is in search of a team player to serve as a Dental
Hygienist. We require an experienced, self-motivated, multitasker who understands clearly
the focus of our business and is interested in working hard to grow our practice.
Responsibilities will include hands-on patient care which promotes the prevention and
treatment of periodontal disease while providing excellent customer service,
taking tasks to completion and on time. The Dental Hygienist duties revolve around
conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising
patients on oral health and preventative care. A Dental Hygienist is also expected to help
dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. This
position is an integral part of our team and will be a part of providing excellent dental care
to our valued patients.
Job Type: Full-time, In-OƯice (Not Remote)

 Primary Location: Fortson Family Dentistry (27347 Southfield Rd, Lathrup
Village, MI 48076)
 Schedule
o Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
o Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
o Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
o Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
o Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 Ability to travel to other locations as required
o Fortson Dentistry – Oak Park (13741 W Eleven Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI
48237)
o Fortson Dentistry – Milford (1733 S Milford Rd, Highland, MI 48357)
o Family Dentistry of West Bloomfield (6400 Farmington Rd, West
Bloomfield Township, MI 48322)

KPIs / Performance Metrics
 Reschedules patients for their hygiene visits (95% of the time)
 Maintain $150 per hour production unassisted (100% of the time)
 Complete Adult Hygiene Recare & NP Appointments in 60 minutes (90% of the time)
 Maintain fluoride acceptance to 50% (100% of the time)
Required Qualifications
 Associate or Bachelors of Science Degree
 Completion of a Dental Hygienist program accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation
 Licensure in good standing with American Dental Association (ADA)
 Must have active state Registered Dental Hygienist license

 CPR certification
 Radiograph/x-ray certification
 Motivated, friendly, and energetic
 1 + years experience as a dental hygienist
Other Desirable Qualifications
 Apply a professional code of ethics and values
 Hygienists must be competent in providing dental care for all types of periodontal
classifications.
 Establish realistic goals and treatment strategies to facilitate optimal oral health
including dental hygiene
 diagnosis, treatment plan, informed consent, case presentation.
 Competency in interpersonal skills and communication.
 Competence in applying ethical, legal and regulatory concepts to the support of oral
health services.
 Competence in problem solving strategies related to comprehensive patient care
and management of patients.
Job Responsibilities
 Strict adherence to al laws, regulations, and guidance including but not limited to
the following: OSHA, HIPAA,
 universal precautions, sharps, proper use of protective equipment, and oƯice
policies/procedures. Presents confusing or conflicting guidance to the manager for
clarification.
 The systematic collection and analysis of medical and dental histories, vital signs,
extra/intraoral examinations, periodontal examinations, radiographs, risk
assessments.
 Review past medical history and all other pertinent oral health information and
documents in the dental chart along with updating any missing teeth and treatment
previously done.
 Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
 Take radiographs (x-rays) in accordance with established guidelines.
 Conducts thorough oral exams to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and records
patients' conditions in a chart.
 Administers local anesthetic agents.
 Provide oral hygiene services including but not limited to dental prophylaxis, scaling
and root planing, sealant application, fluoride application, removal of calculus,
stains and plaque, and other hygiene-related services consistent with established
oral health care practices.
 Applies fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents to prevent dental decay.
 Refers patients as appropriate to the dentist (e.g. decay, defective dental work,
evidence of suspected periodontal disease, or other suspicious growths or
abnormalities, etc).

 Provide assistance as directed by the dentist.
 Provide comprehensive oral hygiene education/counseling to patients in
accordance with established oral health care practices using materials such as
displays, models, toothbrushes, slides or videos, dental floss, disclosing tablets,
mirrors, etc.
 Demonstrates proper techniques including brushing, flossing, etc.
 Provides nutritional educational/counseling aimed at preventing and/or treating
disease.
 Takes impressions for items including night guards, bleaching trays, and
sports/safety mouth guards as necessary.
 Using hand mirror to solicit smile feedback from patients (ie. asking “Is there
anything you would change about your smile?”)
 Educate patients about the treatment that is being recommended.
 Checks/maintains instruments to assure proper working condition.
 Cleans, sharpens, and sterilizes instruments as needed.
 Assists in maintaining accurate dental charts and findings.
 Assists other clinicians in providing treatment as needed.
 Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communications, and customer service ski
ls.
 Always meets the standards of professional and ethical conduct.
 Schedules patients for fo low up appointments.
 EƯiciently work with various clinicians.
 Assists in cleanliness, maintenance, and upkeep of instruments, equipment, and
facilities.
 Assist with dental/medical emergencies as necessary.
 Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatories between patients.
 Addresses problems and recommends eƯective solutions with the OƯice Manager
at the appropriate time and
 place.
 Assists with other non-clinical duties including but not limited to preparing reports,
assisting as needed with telephone calls, reception, etc.
 Coordinates patient workload, readiness, and scheduling.
 Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits Our Team Members Enjoy:
 Competitive pay
 Paid Time OƯ
 Paid Holidays
 Company Group Health Care Coverage
 Dental care at our practice
 410(k) with employer match
 Support for Continuing Education

 Uniform allowance
 Opportunities to earn bonus/incentives
 Fun work atmosphere and positive culture
 Work on high performance team of A Players
 Modern oƯice equipped with the latest technology & digital radiography
 Challenging assignment where you can play a key role