Dental Hygienist
Biltmore Dental Group
- Phoenix, AZ
- $46.00-50.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Talk to patients and make sure they feel comfortable
- Clean dental instruments to ensure everything is sterilized properly
- Perform preliminary dental examinations
- Look for signs of gum disease, infections, or cavities
- Remove plaque and apply fluoride or other sealants to prevent cavities and tooth decay
- Explain good oral hygiene techniques to patients of all ages
- Provide post-operative health education to patients
- Take x-ray images of the patients’ teeth
- Work with dentists to decide the best form of treatment for a variety of dental disease
- Keep detailed records of each patient’s visit and update their health history
- Schedule follow-up hygiene appointments
- Perform iTero scans as needed
- Bachelor’s degree or master's degree in registered dental hygiene program.
- At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene
- Has a good standing dental hygienist license in Arizona
- Current CPR certification
- Anesthesia certification preferred
- Understands HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
- Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and customer service skills
- Active team player