Dental Hygienist - Durant Clinic - $5K Sign-On Bonus

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

We are excited to offer a $5,000 sigh-on bonus for our Dental Hygienist. Bonus payout details will be discussed upon the hiring process.

Full Time| Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm |

(Please Note: The selected candidate will be required to obtain a certification to administer anesthesia within the 1st year of employment.) 

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position. 

Job Purpose or Objective(s): As the Dental Hygienist, you will provide clinical and educational services under the general direction and guidance of a dentist. You will report to the Director. 

Primary Tasks:

1. Perform chair side prophylaxis, full mouth debridement, sub gingival scaling and root planning by using hand instruments, and ultrasonic devices.

2. Observe and chart all oral conditions and periodontal problems by examining the patients’ teeth, mouth, throat, and pharynx.

3. Place temporary restorations, desensitizing agents, sealants, remove sutures, and change periodontal dressings.

4. Educate patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques, nutritional and dietary counseling for control of dental disease, tobacco counseling, and care of removable appliances and bridges.

5. Administer anesthesia and medications such as topical anesthetic, local anesthetic, topical fluoride gel, topical fluoride varnish, and may administer nitrous oxide.

6. Review patient dental history, medical history, medications, chart, and radiographs before initiating treatment. 

7. Practice infection control standards as set forth by company policy and procedures.

8. Other responsibilities as may be assigned.

 

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

MINIMUM

• Associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Licensed to work as a Dental Hygienist in Oklahoma
• CPR Certification or willingness to obtain
• One [1] year of clinical experience

TARGET

• Associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Licensed to work as a Dental Hygienist in Oklahoma
• CPR Certification

• Three [3] years clinical experience

 

 

Perform chair side prophylaxis, full mouth debridement, sub gingival scaling and root planning by using hand instruments, and ultrasonic devices. Observes, reports, and charts all oral conditions and periodontal problems by examining the patients' teeth, mouth, throat, and pharynx. Places temporary restorations, desensitizing agents, sealants, remove sutures, and change periodontal dressings. You will educate patients on proper brushing and flossing technique, nutritional and dietary counseling for control of dental disease, tobacco counseling, and care of removable appliances and bridges. You will administer anesthesia and medications such as topical anesthetic, local anesthetic, topical fluoride gel, topical fluoride varnish, and may administer nitrous oxide. You will review patient dental history, medical history, medications, chart, and radiographs before initiating treatment. Practice infection control standards as set forth by company policy and procedures. Other responsibilities as may be assigned. Associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and valid state license. Treat patients with periodontal disease. Must have and be good with patients of all ages. about the treatment plan. 1 or more years clinical experience.