Hygiene Assistant (Independence, MO)
Dental DepotIndependence, Missouri, United States
Posted September 24, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
Dental Depot is a family‑owned, patient‑centered dental practice that delivers comprehensive oral health services— including implants, dentures, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and emergency care—to patients of all ages. The clinic’s distinctive 19th‑century train‑station‑styled building offers a warm, inviting atmosphere while its state‑of‑the‑art operatories feature Hu Friedy instruments, Tulsa Dental Wave One units, soft‑tissue lasers, Schick digital sensors, and intra‑oral cameras. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment that emphasizes hands‑on patient care from day one and provides opportunities to refine clinical skills and learn the business aspects of running a successful practice. By prioritizing patient needs over profit, Dental Depot cultivates a culture of care, innovation, and professional growth that appeals to both seasoned dentists and aspiring dental professionals.
Job Description
Assist Hygienist, set up equipment, prepare patient for hygiene treatment and keep records.
Requirements
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist/hygienist during dental procedures.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Coronal polish all surfaces of the teeth efficiently to assist the Hygienist during the patient’s preventative and/or periodontal visit.
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Assist Hygienist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Hygienist.
- Make post-operative calls to patients.
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory for Hygiene department.
- Schedule appointments, make any necessary calls to maintain a full hygiene schedule. Follow up with patient on any missed appointments and reschedule accordingly.
- Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
- Placement of sealants as prescribed by Dentist.