Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Periodontal Dental Hygienist, where your expertise will play a vital role in delivering exceptional periodontal care and promoting optimal oral health. In this energetic and patient-focused role, you will utilize your specialized skills to assess, treat, and educate patients about periodontal conditions, ensuring they receive comprehensive and compassionate care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment dedicated to advancing periodontal health and fostering lasting patient relationships.
Duties
- Perform thorough periodontal assessments, including probing depths, bleeding indices, and clinical measurements to evaluate gum health.
- Assist in the diagnosis and treatment planning of periodontal diseases by reviewing medical and dental histories and documenting findings accurately.
- Provide professional cleanings, including scaling and root planing procedures, utilizing aseptic technique and infection control protocols.
- Educate patients on periodontal disease prevention, oral hygiene practices, and the importance of maintenance visits to improve long-term outcomes.
- Support the dental team during procedures by providing chairside assistance with four-handed dentistry techniques, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Take and interpret medical imaging such as X-rays, review documentation for accuracy, and update electronic medical records (EMR systems) with detailed notes.
- Monitor vital signs before treatment sessions to ensure patient safety and compliance with health standards.
Requirements
- Valid licensure as a Dental Hygienist with certification in periodontal therapy preferred.
- Proven experience working in a dental office setting with a focus on periodontal or general dentistry procedures.
- Proficiency with dental software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for charting, documentation review, and record keeping.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, HIPAA regulations, and medical terminology relevant to dental care.
- Experience with pediatric dentistry is a plus, along with familiarity in pediatric patient care and assessment.
- Skilled in chairside assisting techniques specific to periodontal procedures and patient comfort management.
- Ability to perform medical coding related to dental procedures accurately for documentation purposes. Join us in making a difference by providing top-tier periodontal care that transforms smiles! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in medical imaging, EMR systems, infection control standards, and advanced periodontal techniques. This paid position ensures you are valued as an essential part of our healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $55.00-$65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Work Location: In person
