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Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

#Patient Care #Sterilization #Treatment Coordination #Dental Hygiene #Oral Health #Dental Prophylaxis #Radiographs #Dental Charting #Registered Dental Hygienist

Quick overview

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for promoting oral health through prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and oral cancer screenings. They also handle dental charting, patient education on decay prevention, and the administration of sealants and fluorides.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a current North Carolina Hygienist license and a completed dental hygiene certificate program or an Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene. New graduates are welcome to apply.

associate degreeprofessional certificateInstrument SterilizationPatient EducationTreatment PlanningPatient ScreeningRadiographyDental ChartingSealants ApplicationFluoride ApplicationPeriodontal MaintenanceOral Cancer ScreeningsDental ProphylaxisElectronic Record Keeping

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is excited to welcome a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our friendly team at our Concord office, located at 40 Pitts School Rd SW, Concord, NC 28027!
Feeling unfulfilled, unhappy, or lacking purpose at work?
It’s time to take control of your career and join the Riccobene family!
Experience an exceptional workplace culture where you can shape your future, forge meaningful connections with patients and colleagues, and make a real difference by helping everyone SMILE.
S- Sincerity (passion & excellence in everything we do) M- Mastery of skills with on-the-job training I- Integrity (doing the right thing all the time) L- Laughter & Love (bring Joy and laughter to work- happiness is always a choice) E- Excellent compensation, employee perks & benefits (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid for benefits such as telemedicine, short-term disability and life insurance).
DENTAL HYGIENIST POSITION SUMMARY A Dental Hygienist for Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry works together with our dentists to meet the oral health needs of our patients.
A Dental Hygienist is responsible for promoting dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screenings, periodontal maintenance, charting dental solutions, willingness to assist with a variety of responsibilities in the dental office, and performing in compliance with Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry’s highest standard of care.
DENTAL HYGIENIST KEY COMPETENCIES Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures Takes patient vital signs Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing Takes radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist Applies sealants and fluorides Electronic record keeping Documents patient dental history and chief complaint Records and reports pertinent observations Teaches patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral home care Cleans and sterilizes instruments Completes Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist Reviews and explains treatment plan and associates fees with patient Ability to articulate and express patients concerns to dentist Primary treatment coordinator Ancillary duties as needed · Must be present on time (operational hours may vary based on location); individual must be reliable.
This is full time position. · Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for state of North Carolina.

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