Dental Hygienist Needed In BRENTWOOD, CA Starting December 28, 2023

Job Summary

Kids Care Dental and Orthodontics is expanding, bringing a lifetime of happy smiles to children and adolescents across Northern and Southern California. At Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics we don’t just care for smiles, we create them. We believe when kids grow up enjoying the dentist, healthy teeth and gums will follow. So we’ve set up a different kind of dental practice that delivers fun, not fear. Our caring, high-energy team values the opportunity to work hard and help each child realize a lifetime of happy smiles.

Primary Responsibilities

·         Prepare and properly set up treatment rooms for hygiene procedures.

·         Review and update the patient’s health history; chart progress, treatments, and home care         compliance.

·          Apply fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.

·           Assess and evaluate patients through the exam, patient records, and patient’s medical history to assist in the diagnosis of dental hygiene problems, disease, and efficacy of administered treatment plans.

·         Recognize early signs of periodontal disease; chart restorations and notate areas of concern.

·         Develop and present treatment plans.

·         Educate and motivate patients on proper oral hygiene and corrective/preventative measures.

·         Work chairside with the Dentist as needed, assist the doctor in hygiene examination.

·         Maintain hygiene handpieces and instruments in good repair and sufficient supply.

·         Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards.

·         Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.

·         Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedule and office policies.

·         Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards.