Dental Hygienist - Full-Time! (South Bend)

The Dental Center of South Bend is hiring a full-time Dental Hygienist for our office located in South Bend, Indiana 46617. The Hygienist we hire will have an active hygiene license from an accredited Hygiene school for the state of Indiana. Experience as a Dental Hygienist is plus; but will consider recent graduates from an accredited Hygiene school. This position offers a competitive salary, plus benefits!

The Dental Center of South Bend is a highly successful affiliated practice of Dental Care Alliance (DCA), supported by Dr. Jason Cooper, our Midwest Dental Director.

At the Dental Center of South Bend we have been working diligently to ensure all our patients and staff feel safe and protected while in our office. We now have Plexi-glass Barriers in the reception area and in selected clinical areas. We have all the proper PPE for the staff and are CDC COVID-19 compliant.

Essential Responsibilities:

Through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other hygiene-related services, Dental Hygienists are committed to improving the oral health of patients. Candidates must be enthusiastic about their dental work, and willing to provide the highest level of care at all times

Under limited supervision, the Dental Hygienist provides oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work.

Patient screening, medical history and dental charting.

Application of fluoride and protective sealants. Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line.

Provides nutritional counseling, and self-care programs to prevent disease.

Other duties as required

Desired Skills:

Hands on experience as a Hygienist, a plus

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene school.

Current state license. (RDH).

CPR Certification for the state in which you work is required

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional benefits for full-time employees:

Medical

Dental services

Life insurance

Vision

401k

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