Melissa Owens| President
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Job Description
Job ID: 3518284
Job Title: Permanent Dental Hygienist
Location: Forest Hill, MD 21050
Shift: 8-8p Monday-Thursday, 8-2 Friday/Saturday
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly (When needed)
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries, or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays or dental impressions
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor supplies