Dental Hygienist Maternity Coverage

We are looking for a passionate Dental Hygienist to help our team at Silver Beach Dental - we are a long established family practice with an upbeat and collaborative staff providing patient driven care. We are looking for someone to cover for our hygienist who will be going on Maternity Leave approximately Jan/Feb 2025 to mid-May 2025. We are hoping to fill 3 days per week but are open to anything from 1-4 days per week. We provide an hour for cleanings, help from assistants when needed, and a great office culture. You will be well supported an appreciated!

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing preventive dental care services, such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene. They will also be expected to take x-rays, as well as perform other duties such as charting conditions of decay and disease. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient care.

Negotiable and competitive pay 60-70/hr (DOE)

Responsibilities:

Provide preventive dental care, including cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene.

Assess patients' oral health and provide treatment plans.

Perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays.

Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, such as brushing and flossing.

Remove plaque and calculus from teeth.

Apply fluoride treatments to teeth.

Document patient information in electronic records.