Dental Hygienist - Fort Myers & Cape Coral ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus!)

Company: Great Expressions Dental Centers
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionOverview Our Ft. Myers and Cape Coral dental office is seeking a qualified and motivated Full-Time Dental Hygienistwho is ready to help change the lives of patients, be a part of a team and grow personally and professionally within our Great Expressions family! GEDC is a leader in providing premier preventative dental care, orthodontics and specialty care. 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 aDental 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. Great Expressions 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 ourDental Hygienistssince YOU are the reason for our patients' experiences. $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! When you join our team, you benefit in many ways: * Exciting Team Environment * Competitive Pay and Bonus Potential * Health and Vision benefits * Vacation and holiday pay provided * Dental coverage offered * Company Paid Uniforms * Opportunity for Career Advancement/Recognition and Growth with a Rapidly Growing Company * Power of One Rewards * Convenient New Hire Orientation for all team members If you are ready to begin a new phase in your career , then now is the time to join our rapidly growing team; we are excited to hear from you! For more information, please contact jae.berezo@greatexpressions.com Responsibilities Depending on the state regulations, a Dental Hygienist: * Performs oral healthcare and risk assessments which include but not limited to: * Evaluates a patient's current health status including all medications * Performs an extraoral and intraoral examination and oral cancer screening * Completes a comprehensive dental and periodontal charting that includes a detailed description and evaluation of the gingiva and periodontium * Develops a dental hygiene diagnosis based on the oral health findings * Exposes, processes, and interprets dental radiographs (x-rays) * Removes biofilm plaque and calculus (soft and hard deposits) from teeth both coronal and apical to (above and below) the gingival margin (gumline) using dental instruments * Applies caries-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teeth * Discusses the progress being made toward isolating evidence that notes the potential association between systemic and oral health and disease * Provides patient education on biofilm plaque control and home care protocol by incorporating techniques and products that will become part of an individualized self- care oral hygiene program * Counsels and coordinates tobacco cessation programs * Educates patients on the importance of good nutrition for maintaining optimal oral health * Ensures that the patient knows why they need continuing care and that they have a follow up appointment that is set by the office Qualifications * Completion of accredited Dental Hygiene program * National and/or Active State RDH license * Maintain a current license to practice including certifications as appropriate * Passion for patient education Please take just a few minutes to apply via this ad and create an account; any further positions you apply for, all of your contact information will already be saved!

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