Dental Hygienist Job in Lewisville, Texas

(Job ID: 426502)

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We are looking to add a Dental Hygienist to our dental family at Capehart Dental in Lewisville, TX. We are on the search for someone that is passionate about what they do; wanting to work together with the Doctor & team to treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Our ideal candidate will love patients of all ages, have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye to detail & provide high quality oral healthcare. If you have a steady hand, a big heart and a great bedside manner, we’d like to have you. Qualifications: Registered Dental Hygienist License (Texas- Required) Nitrous Oxide Certification (Required) CPR (Required) Responsibilities: Dental Hygienist responsibilities revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque, SRP’s, applying fluoride), and advising & patients on oral health, preventative care and also check oral health history Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination Sterilize dental instruments properly Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures Take Digital X-rays (digital sensors, Pano), Intra-oral camera available for patients education, dental impressions, charting, non-surgical periodontal therapy. Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer) Maintain documentation and records on each patient Placing sealants, sub-gingival medicaments, ultrasonic (Piezo) available along with traditional hand instrumentation Maintain documentation and records on each patient Follow up and maintain all hygiene recalls SKILLS: Proven experience as Dental Hygienist In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) Outstanding communication skills A patient and friendly personality Attention to detail Valid & current TX hygienist license Digital X-Rays Salary: $45.00 - $52.00 per hour Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Every other Saturday Hygiene Experience 2 years of work history employed in General Dentistry (Preferred) Software: Eaglesoft (Preferred) Current Texas RDH License (Required), Hepatitis B vaccine Record, CPR N2O(Nitrous certification) Required, CPR (Required) ONLY TEXAS BOARD REGISTERED HYGIENISTS RESPOND __________________________________________________________________________ Email Resume with references and phone numbers; working interview will be scheduled/set up after resumes have been review.