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Located in Canton, MI /> />Overview:
Our Canton (Willow Creek) practice is seeking a PT Dental Hygienist.Located at 5970 N. Lilley Road Canton, MI 48187Reach out today to learn more!Our patient focused dental practice is looking for an AWESOME PT Dental Hygienist, for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and every other Saturday! We spend more time every week with our coworkers than we do our loved ones. Doesn't it make sense then, that we should do everything in our power to ensure that those hours are as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible? This is why we pride our dental office as being a happy practice where great patient care is provided. Come work alongside dentists and team members that are committed to excellent dental care and continuous learning. Come work in an established practice, with personable doctors and a welcoming team! We focus on creating a positive atmosphere, with great patient care and customer service at the forefront. We perform technically demanding procedures using cutting edge processes and techniques.Our Total Rewards offer you more fulfilling way to practice:- Competitive hourly pay and bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Accident coverage
- Hospital indemnity coverage
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability plans
- ID theft protection
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company-paid uniforms
- Pet insurance
- Referral Bonus Program
- Continued Education: Courses, and a CE bank
- Specialty Centers (for ease of referring patients)
- In-House Periodontists (based on practice)
The ideal candidate will have a calm, reassuring and friendly demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced atmosphere. All employees of GEDC are expected to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality and to perform other duties as assigned.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 medications
- Performs an extraoral and intraoral examination and oral cancer screening
- Completes a comprehensive dental and periodontal charting that includes a detailed description and evaluation of the gingiva and periodontium
- Develops a dental hygiene diagnosis based on the oral health findings
- Exposes, 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 instruments
- Applies caries-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teeth
- Discusses the progress being made toward isolating evidence that notes the potential association between systemic and oral health and disease
- Provides 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 program
- Counsels and coordinates tobacco cessation programs
- Educates patients on the importance of good nutrition for maintaining optimal oral health
- Ensures that the patient knows why they need continuing care and that they have a follow up appointment that is set by the office
Qualifications:
- Degree or certificate in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program and a valid state license
- X-Ray/Radiology Certification where state regulations specify, otherwise preferred
- Dental Assisting Certification required where state regulations specify
- Past experience as a medical assistant, dental assistant, or in a customer-focused role desired