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Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate  Dental Hygienist  to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will perform a wide range of duties designed to ensure optimal patient care, including dental cleanings, taking dental radiographs, patient education, and collaboration with the dentist on treatment planning. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health while working in a positive and supportive work environment.

Who Are We?

We are a family-run, one-location practice led by a female doctor with over 15 years of experience in the field. We are committed to patient-centered care, focusing on providing every patient with personalized, compassionate treatment. Our mission is to make every patient feel heard, understood, and well-supported throughout their entire dental journey. We emphasize patient education, transparency, and high-quality care.

Duties

• Perform scheduled hygiene procedures and treatments
• Ensure all necessary informed consent forms and treatment plans are signed by the patient
• Provide proper cleanings using dental instruments during semi-annual prophy and Scaling & Root Planing appointments
• Use periodontal probe to locate recession and signs of gum disease; provide oral cancer screenings
• Records and reviews patient medical histories; charts existing conditions and conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist
• Maintain all applicable licenses and ensure all credentialing and CE requirements are met
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations including OSHA, WC, State Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, and Practice HR policies
• Previous experience as a registered dental hygienist  (Preferred)
• Experience with digital radiography and dental software.  (Preferred)
• Knowledge of advanced periodontal care and treatment protocols.  (Preferred)
• Additional certifications in local anesthesia or sedation  (Preferred)
• Experience with Open Dental Software  (Preferred)

Certifications and Education

Company Description

At Alpine Family Dental, we are a family-run, one-location practice led by a female doctor with over 15 years of experience in the field. We are committed to patient-centered care, focusing on providing every patient with personalized, compassionate treatment. Our mission is to make every patient feel heard, understood, and well-supported throughout their entire dental journey. We emphasize patient education, transparency, and high-quality care.

Company Description

At Alpine Family Dental, we are a family-run, one-location practice led by a female doctor with over 15 years of experience in the field. We are committed to patient-centered care, focusing on providing every patient with personalized, compassionate treatment. Our mission is to make every patient feel heard, understood, and well-supported throughout their entire dental journey. We emphasize patient education, transparency, and high-quality care.