Dental hygienist (Full-Time) job at Cypress Creek Dental

- Scaling and root planing, appropriate use of Cavitron, Radiographic skills, administration of Nitrous Oxide. Laser assisted periodontal therapy after receiving special training.
- With formal diagnosis from Dentist, decide on treatment needed for the present appointment and record treatment information in the patient's chart. Enter type of treatment planned for next appointment and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed. Dismiss patients.
- Patient Treatment:
Greet and seat patients. Take digital radiographs and display on computer.
Evaluate gingival health and health of all oral tissue.
Perform oral cancer exam. Take blood pressure.
Administer nitrous oxide and oxygen. Classify patient's periodontal condition.
Scale, polish, and apply fluoride.
Do root planing as necessary
Do Perio probe and chart.
Recommend perio consultation; refer out to specialists.
Application of pit and fissure sealants.
Polish and contour restorations.
Polish appliances (partials, dentures, etc.).
Oral exfoliative cytology.
Take impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
Application of non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents.
Removal of post-extraction and periodontal dressings.
Test pulp.
Remove cement excess from subgingival surfaces of tooth.
Myofunctional evaluation.
Use of extra-oral and intra-oral cameras
Placement of subgingival anti-microbial (chemotherapeutics) agents
- Patient Education:
Explain disease process and the role of bacteria in caries and periodontal health
Provide appropriate educational literature
Provide instruction on home care
Recommend intra-oral aids
Evaluate hygiene booklets for patient distribution
Explain prevention to patients and parents of small children
Reflect and reinforce the doctor's philosophy
Recording Patient Information:
Update medical history and screen for potential problems every year, or after a three-year absence.
Periodontal charting.
Chart lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth.
Classify periodontal conditions and occlusal relations.
Charge out completed treatment.
Counsel patients for case acceptance.
Inform doctor of any special problems with oral hygiene.
Assist doctor during clinical exam and record findings and recommendations.
Record treatment rendered on patient's chart and initial.
Communicate to the front office: length of time needed for patient's next appointment or recall; when to schedule; what will be done (record in electronic record and code).
- General Duties:
Turn on equipment in the morning and off at night.
Set up treatment rooms for each patient.
Seat and dismiss hygiene patients.
Manage supplies, instruments, and the state of treatment rooms.
Disinfect patient chair, cuspidor, and counter tops.
Maintain the cleanliness of hygiene room and the functions of the equipment.
Clean, sterilize, and set up instruments.
Sharpen instruments.
Restock hygiene room.
Clean and lubricate handpieces.
File charts and offer assistance to the front office.
Implement and monitor recall system.
Call patients who are overdue for recall.
Help clinical assistant if needed.
Assist and support the doctor in clinical treatment of patients.
Call patient if late for appointment.
Help fill schedule.

- Work Hours: Monday & Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM; Wednesday: 8 AM - 1 PM; Tuesday & Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM
- Breaks: 60-minute meal break (not counted as work hours).
- No weekend shifts required.

Bilingual or multilingual would be a bonus