Dental Hygienist - Smile Partners Recruitment

Registered Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)

Location: Oak Brook Dental Group

About Us: Our office is growing, and we are looking to add a passionate Dental Hygienist to our friendly team at Oak Brook Dental Group! We are dedicated to improving our patients' oral health and helping them achieve their perfect smile. Our team strives to create a comfortable experience for our patients through compassionate care and a family-like atmosphere.

Are you ready to make a difference and join a highly regarded dental team?

The Ideal Candidate:

• Friendly and compassionate.
• Loves working with patients to help achieve their smile goals.

Job Duties May Include:

• Conduct patient screening procedures, including assessment of oral health conditions, review of patient health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Take digital radiographs.
• Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program, and emergency treatment.
• Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and proper use of cavitron/prophy jet.
• Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
• Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts.
• Promote an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating proper oral hygiene, educating patients on techniques of flossing and brushing, effectively communicating oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and dispensing proper oral hygiene aids.
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Familiarize patients with aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion.
• Chart entire dentition and hard and soft tissue evaluation, including existing restorations, decay, perio charting, and treatment documentation.
• Provide positive, professional leadership; demonstrate positive patient/staff rapport.
• Stock all needed supplies and maintain equipment.
• Successfully maintain recall system.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of applicable computer functions.

Schedule:

• Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (every other Saturday)

Requirements:

• Must have IL RDH License

About Smile Partners Recruitment: Smile Partners Recruitment is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor-led practices, with long-standing recurring patients and strong reputations.

Join us at Oak Brook Dental Group and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives!