About us
Atlantic Dental Associates is a private office a block from the beach with friendly staff and patients who have been coming to this practice for years. We take our time with our patient's to ensure they are receiving more than the standard of care and we run on time for our appointments. Day time shift Tuesday 9-5 and Wednesday 9-5.
Dental Hygienist duties and responsibilities
A Dental Hygienist is the first point of contact when patients visit a dental clinic. Their duties include screening patients, educating them about their diet and how it impacts their oral health and counselling them during and after treatment. Dental Hygienists can also perform minor dental procedures such as cleaning the teeth and gums, removing plaque and fixing dentures. Other responsibilities include:
- Counselling patients and keeping them calm during examination and treatment
- Screening patients, including conducting mouth and neck examinations and reviewing oral health history
- Educating patients on proper teeth and gum care and the importance of diet on oral health
- Taking X-rays and dental impressions
- Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment
- Removing plaque, cleaning teeth and helping to prevent gum disease
- Supporting the Dentist on all aspects of dental care
- Staying current with the latest developments in dentistry
- Collecting medical and dental histories from patients
- Charting dental conditions based on observations and evaluations
We are looking for an outgoing hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our upbeat dental office. Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- references (Preferred)
- Dental Hygienist license (Required)
Work Location: In person