Dental Hygienist

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
100% Travel

Skills

Dental Hygienist
radiographs
hygiene license
Customer Engagement

Job Details

Role: Dental Hygienist

Location Oakland, CA zip code 94612 (Onsite)

\As a Dental Hygienist, you will work alongside our dentists and clinical team to provide dental cleanings and education on proper oral hygiene techniques.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare treatment room for patients
  • Maintain instruments and sterilization
  • Take dental radiographs
  • Maintain dental supplies inventory hygiene procedures
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending CE workshops
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
  • Patient screening procedures; review patient health history
  • Remove calculus and plaque from all surfaces of teeth
  • Apply preventative materials to teeth (i.e. fluorides)
  • Review oral hygiene strategies and directives with patients (i.e. brushing, flossing, etc.)
  • Counsel patients about good nutrition and impact on oral health
  • Perform documentation and office management activities

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 3 years of practice experience with prior leadership or mentoring experience in a clinical setting
  • Active and unrestricted state dental hygiene license
  • A commitment to providing patient-centred care that integrates oral health with overall health and well-being
  • Strong ethical grounding in patient care and confidentiality
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to participate actively in continual improvement of the clinics operations

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