Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist Needed In STERLING, IL on July 29, 2024
STERLING / IL
The Hygienist works collaboratively with the dental team to provide quality patient care and promote dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, performing non-surgical periodontal therapy, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies, charting conditions of disease and health in the mouth, and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Dental Hygienists focus on risk assessment and documentation, prevention and treatment of oral diseases, both to protect teeth and gums and to protect patients’ total health. This assessment process is supportive to the definitive diagnosis as directed by the dentist of the practice.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Good judgment and decision-making skills Exceptional customer services skills Excellent oral and written communication/documentation skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Basic computer skills Excellent organizational skills Willingness to advance skills through continuing education opportunities
License and Certification Requirements
Active licensure or credentials/registration (based on position as a Dental Hygienist), active CPR certification, and remain compliant with any other licensing or credentialing requirements.
