Dental Hygienist

Company: Auburn Family Dental
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 17, 2020

Job Description:

Our fully computerized dental practice located in one of the premiere shopping centers of Auburn is looking for a PART-TIME (two days/week) dental hygienist who is also willing to help other tasks (front office or dental assisting) if there is a need. The idea candidate will have an outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal skills and a sincerely caring and helpful attitude toward our patients and other members of the dental staff. Organized and attention to detail are crucial. The following is a representative list of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position: - Provides patient screening procedures; oral health condition assessments, health history reviews, oral cancer screenings, head and neck inspections, dental charting, and blood pressure/pulse checks - Takes digital dental radiographs (x-rays) - Removes calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth and applies preventive materials (sealants and fluorides) - Provides patients oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health, to include nutrition's impact on oral health - Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts - Performs documentation and office management activities - Facilitates friendly and clear communications between/among patients, co-workers, and doctors - Ability to perform local anesthesia procedure is a big plus If you have great communication skills and love to interact with patients, please apply.

Keywords: Auburn Family Dental, Portland , Dental Hygienist, Other , Portland, Maine