（Full-time） Dental hygienist job at TIMBERRIDGE DENTAL

Preventive & Therapeutic Care: Perform comprehensive hygiene procedures, including prophylaxis (Prophys) and Scaling and Root Planing (SRPs), while prioritizing patient comfort.

Patient Education & Counseling: Educate patients on effective oral hygiene techniques (Oral Hygiene), provide dental care patient counseling, and guide them in obtaining good long-term oral health.

Diagnostics and Imaging: Take quality X-rays (including panoramic X-rays) and intraoral photos.

Treatment Planning: Create accurate hygiene treatment plans for periodontal patients in collaboration with the dentists.

Clinical Maintenance: Help the office complete daily cleaning tasks, including cleaning operatories, and assist with disinfection procedures and sterilization whenever possible.

Technology Utilization: Efficiently utilize dental software, including Dentrix and Dexis, for patient charting and treatment management.

Benefits Package Includes: Up to two weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), up to one week of Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan, and Dental Benefits.

Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Typical Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Patient Scheduling: Single column with typically 1 hour per patient, or as needed per the hygienist's discretion.

Weekends: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off.

Licensure: Must be Board Certified and possess a current, active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.

Certification: Current CPR certified (BC/BECPR).

Clinical Skills: Proficiency in performing SRPs, Prophys, and taking quality X-rays.

Teamwork: Must be a dedicated team player, willing to collaborate seamlessly with dentists and staff.

Patient Focus: Commitment to maintaining patient comfort and providing non-judgmental care.

A current license to administer anesthetic is preferred.

Experience utilizing Dentrix and Dexis software.

Mid-level experience in dental treatment plan development.