Dental Hygienist (College Station)

Smiles N' More Dental is seeking a qualified and motivated Part-Time Dental Hygienist to work on alternate Saturdays who is ready to help change the lives of patients, be a part of a team and grow personally and professionally within our Smiles N' More family!

We are looking for a team oriented individual who is outgoing with impressive communication skills, organized, professional, service minded and willing to go above and beyond the basic responsibilities of the job. As a Dental Hygienist, you will be our dental health educators for our patients, you will be utilizing your knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat diseases and/or abnormalities, you will work with both the dentist and patient to resolve any active diseases including caries or periodontal disease and much more.

Smiles N' More Dental has a passionate focus on all aspects of the patient journey and delivering a positive experience; we also are motivated to deliver a positive experience and growth opportunities for our Dental Hygienists since YOU are the reason for our patients' experiences.

Work Hours:

Alternate Saturday: 8AM-12PM

Compensation:

Will be discussed during in-person interview.

Responsibilities

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination

Sterilize dental instruments properly

Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history

Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis

Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)

Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)

Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures

Take X-rays or dental impressions

Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)

Maintain documentation and charts on each patient

Estimate insurance breakdown and collect payments from patients occasionally. (Specific front office training will be provided).

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role

In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)

Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment

Outstanding communication skills

A patient and friendly personality

Attention to detail

Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Valid licence to practice