Dental Hygienist Needed In WARRENVILLE, IL on May 16, 2024

Our Office is not equipped with overhead lighting. Loops with a light or head light would be necessary!

We’d love the opportunity to earn your employment!

Our priority is patient care and patient satisfaction. New and experienced hygienists always welcome! We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices.

As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you also have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

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Responsibilities:  

Hygienists and dentists work closely together to ensure we meet the oral health needs of our patients.   

• Dental hygienists are expected to uphold the responsibility outlined by the Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene by the American Dental Hygienists Association and practice within scope of practice by state of employment and licensure. 

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination

• Sterilize dental instruments properly

• 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

Required education and credentials: 

• An associate degree or higher in dental hygiene 

• Registered Dental Hygiene licensure in the state you are applying (or one on the way if you’re a student) 

• Specific certifications as required by state (varies state to state)