Registered Dental Hygienist ($2,000 Sign-On!)

Company: Great Expressions Dental Centers
Location: Largo
Posted on: August 21, 2020

Job Description:

General Dentistry opening in Largo, Florida. This and other dental hygienist jobs brought to you by DentistJobCafe.com Our Largo is seeking a qualified and motivated full-time Dental Hygienist who is ready to help change the lives of patients, be a part of a team and grow personally and professionally within our Great Expressions family! GEDC is a leader in providing premier preventative dental care, orthodontics and specialty care.We are looking for a team oriented individual who is outgoing with impressive communication skills, organized, professional, service minded and willing to go above and beyond the basic responsibilities of the job. As a Dental Hygienist, you will be our dental health educators for our patients, you will be utilizing your knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat diseases and/or abnormalities, you will work with both the dentist and patient to resolve any active diseases including caries or periodontal disease and much more.Great Expressions has a passionate focus on all aspects of the patient journey and delivering a positive experience; we also are motivated to deliver a positive experience and growth opportunities for our Dental Hygienists since YOU are the reason for our patients' experiences.When you join our team, you benefit in many ways:Exciting Team EnvironmentCompetitive Pay and Bonus Potential + $2,000 Sign-On BonusHealthcare BenefitsMedical, Vision and Dental coverage offeredAccident CoverageHospital Indemnity CoveragePaid Holidays and Vacation TimeCompany Paid Uniforms401k, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability plansID theft protectionOpportunity for Career Advancement/Recognition and Growth with a Rapidly Growing CompanyTuition ReimbursementPower of One RewardsConvenient New Hire Orientation for all team members Pet InsuranceIf you are ready to begin a new phase in your career, then now is the time to join our rapidly growing team; we are excited to hear from you!For more information, please contact Depending on the state regulations, a Dental Hygienist:Performs oral healthcare and risk assessments which include but not limited to:Evaluates a patient's current health status including all medicationsPerforms an extraoral and intraoral examination and oral cancer screeningCompletes a comprehensive dental and periodontal charting that includes a detailed description and evaluation of the gingiva and periodontiumDevelops a dental hygiene diagnosis based on the oral health findingsExposes, processes, and interprets dental radiographs (x-rays)Removes biofilm plaque and calculus (soft and hard deposits) from teeth both coronal and apical to (above and below) the gingival margin (gumline) using dental instrumentsApplies caries-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teethDiscusses the progress being made toward isolating evidence that notes the potential association between systemic and oral health and diseaseProvides patient education on biofilm plaque control and home care protocol by incorporating techniques and products that will become part of an individualized self- care oral hygiene programCounsels and coordinates tobacco cessation programsEducates patients on the importance of good nutrition for maintaining optimal oral healthEnsures that the patient knows why they need continuing care and that they have a follow up appointment that is set by the officeCompletion of accredited Dental Hygiene programNational and/or Active State RDH licenseMaintain a current license to practice including certifications as appropriatePassion for patient educationPlease take just a few minutes to apply via this ad and create an account; any further positions you apply for, all of your contact information will already be saved!

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