Employment Opportunities

Pay based on experience

Send your resume to lyonsdentalcare@gmail.com

or bring it to the front desk.

Dental Hygienist Job Duties and Responsibilities
 

· Select equipment and material by examining the oral health of the patient

· Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, seating, draping, and soothing patient

· Maintain instrumentation by sterilizing, sharpening, and selecting instruments

· Apply fluoride and other agents to prevent cavities

· Clean patients’ teeth using a variety of methods and tools

· Prepare and take dental x-rays

· Detect disease by examining gums, screening for oral cancer, and assessing levels of periodontal disease

· Prepare and administer treatment plans

· Educate patients about good oral hygiene including plaque control and postoperative instructions

· Administer anesthetics

· Document services by recording dental histories and recording visits in patient’s chart

· Maintain a clean and safe working environment by complying with regulations, rules, and procedures

· Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock and placing orders

· Maintain patient confidentiality

Dental Hygienist Job Requirements

Associate or Bachelors degree in dental hygiene
Dental hygienist state license
Basic life support certification
Maintain annual HIPAA, Infection Control, and OSHA training as required by law
Ability to use a variety of dental technologies
Good verbal and written communication skills