Pediatric Dental Hygienist - Shine Pediatric Dentistry
Downers Grove, IL 60515
About the Job
Welcome to Shine Pediatric Dentistry.
Our growing practice is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team! We seek to provide children with the skills needed to maintain and preserve their oral health for a lifetime. We're building a culture that's focused on prevention and education. One that puts the patient and their family first.
Our ideal candidate would have amazing customer service skills and truly enjoy working with children. Would prefer 1-2 years experience in pediatric dental hygiene. The ideal candidate will have a fun, welcoming demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced atmosphere.
Duties:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral health care instructions
- Assist the dentist during procedures and maintain a sterile working environment
- Document patient treatment plans, progress, and medical history
Requirements:
- Valid state dental hygiene license
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Excellent communication skills and ability to educate patients on oral health care practices
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Ability to work well in a team environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Source : Shine Pediatric Dentistry