We are a forward-thinking, rapidly growing state-of-the-art dental office in Folsom. We provide all phases of family dentistry in a low stress environment. Currently we have a part time (2-3 days a week) Registered Dental Hygienist position available with a potential to convert full time (4-5 days a week). Interns welcome to apply.
We are looking for the best that in turn will receive a very attractive compensation package and the highest quality training, as well as the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals who recognize that this is more than just a job but a way of life.
Please share your resume, cover letter, and a little bit about what you love about your career. We look forward to hearing from you!
Duties and Responsibilities:
Administer local anesthesia (Under Direct Supervision of dentist present in facility - hygienist must have evidence of satisfactory completion of a board-approved course to administer).
Examination of charting of patients oral condition, including probing and charting.
Experience with Digital Dental X-rays
Maintain currency through continued education courses and meetings.
Assess patients' teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues indicating the presence of any abnormalities or suspected diseases or conditions.
Co-diagnose with the dentist to develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans.
Bring to the immediate attention of the dentist any suspected lesion in the mouth or on the teeth.
Thoroughly remove soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stain from teeth, using hand instruments, ultrasonic cavitron inserts and prophy handpieces.
Instruct patients how to practice good oral hygiene; make recommendations as to appropriate products or devices for patients' home care; and provide other health care education, as necessary.
Perform prophylaxis in the absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
Perform full mouth debridement, either as a first stage gingivitis therapy or to remove interfering calculus to further enable a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Perform root planning as a periodontal therapy.
Use lasers to perform soft tissue curettage or periodontal therapy.(Under Direct Supervision of dentist present in facility)
Place locally-administered antibiotics as supportive periodontal therapy.
Implement irrigation and desensitizing procedures or products as adjunctive to periodontal therapy.
Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides.
Bonding for pit and fissure sealants.
Make recommendations as to patients' recare interval and follow-up needs.
Taking impressions for take-home whitening.
Application of bleaching agents and activation with non-laser light.
Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, Scope of Practice, Accreditation Standards, OSHA, and the Agency's Policies & Procedures. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned and allowed under applicable state laws and regulations.
Qualifications
Dental hygienists must be licensed and in good standing with the State of California.
Associates or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Dental hygienists must be willing to partner with the dentist, work well as part of the total dental team and should have good eye sight and manual dexterity, because they use dental instruments within a patient's mouth, with little room for error.
Working computer knowledge including email, word processing and data entry.
Clean DMV printout and proof of auto insurance.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay
Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Folsom, CA 95630: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
