Dental Hygienist
Company: Great Expressions Dental Centers
Location: Detroit
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
General Dentistry opening in Detroit, Michigan. This and other
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Our Audurn Hills area practice is seeking a Registered Dental
Hygienist.Reach out today to learn more! Our patient focused dental
practice is looking for an AWESOME Dental Hygienist! We spend more
time every week with our coworkers than we do our loved ones.
Doesn't it make sense then, that we should do everything in our
power to ensure that those hours are as enjoyable and fulfilling as
possible? This is why we pride our dental office as being a happy
practice where great patient care is provided. Come work alongside
dentists and team members that are committed to excellent dental
care and continuous learning. Come work in an established practice,
with personable doctors and a welcoming team! We focus on creating
a positive atmosphere, with great patient care and customer service
at the forefront. We perform technically demanding procedures using
cutting edge processes and techniques. Our Total Rewards offer you
more fulfilling way to practice:
Competitive hourly pay and bonus
potentialMedical, dental, and vision insurance401k retirement
planPaid holidays and vacation timeAccident coverageHospital
indemnity coverageLife insuranceShort- and long-term disability
plansID theft protectionTuition reimbursementCompany-paid
uniformsPet insuranceAdded Incentives:
Referral Bonus ProgramContinued
Education: Courses, and a CE bankSpecialty Centers (for ease of
referring patients)*In-House Periodontists (based on practice) Join
a neighborhood dental center backed by a national network of
support.We're searching for a Registered Dental Hygienist who wants
to join a truly patient-centric dental group and support the
treatment philosophy which states "disease dictates treatment". In
this highly collaborative position, you will play a vital role in
the success of your practice, ensuring patients are comfortable
throughout their visit and receiving the very best oral health care
possible. At Great Expressions, you'll feel like you're a part of a
local, neighborhood practice while enjoying all of the support of a
stable, national network. Whether you need outside expertise on a
tough case or your practice needs equipment repairs, help is always
just a single phone call away.Our production model offers you
nearly limitless earning potential.At Great Expressions, you'll
enjoy a competitive base salary as well as incentive compensation
based off of a percentage of production instead of collections,
meaning you'll enjoy nearly uncapped earning potential driven
entirely by your work ethic. We empower you to deliver the care
your patients need and we reward you for your dedication and
commitment to hygiene excellence.Our patients rely on us to improve
their oral health and we deliver it - one smile at a time.Founded
in 1982, Great Expressions Dental Centers has consistently ranked
among the nation's leading dental groups, providing oral health
care services, dental education, and setting new standards for
clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. And we do all of this
while keeping a healthy smile affordable and convenient in a world
of tight budgets and busy schedules. Join our team and help us
continue to provide high quality, patient-focused dental care to
our communities.Your safety and wellbeing matter.To maintain the
health of our team members and patients, we have implemented a
number of added safety measures, as outlined by the CDC, throughout
our practices. These include, but are not limited to, daily team
member and patient screening, mask usage in non-clinical areas,
increased disinfection of common areas and social distancing
whenever possible. Our goal is to make sure you feel as safe as
possible at work, so you can focus on providing exceptional patient
care. The ideal candidate will have a calm, reassuring and friendly
demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced
atmosphere. All employees of GEDC are expected to safeguard patient
privacy and confidentiality and to perform other duties as
assigned.Performs oral healthcare and risk assessments which
include but not limited to:
Evaluates a patient's current health
status including all medicationsPerforms an extraoral and intraoral
examination and oral cancer screeningCompletes 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
instrumentsApplies caries-preventive agents such as fluorides and
sealants to the teethDiscusses the progress being made toward
isolating evidence that notes the potential association between
systemic and oral health and diseaseProvides 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 programCounsels and coordinates tobacco
cessation programsEducates patients on the importance of good
nutrition for maintaining optimal oral healthEnsures that the
patient knows why they need continuing care and that they have a
follow up appointment that is set by the office
- Degree or certificate in Dental Hygiene from an accredited
program and a valid state license
- X-Ray/Radiology Certification where state regulations specify,
otherwise preferred
- Dental Assisting Certification required where state regulations
specify
- Past experience as a medical assistant, dental assistant, or in
a customer-focused role desired
Keywords: Great Expressions Dental Centers, Detroit , Dental Hygienist, Healthcare , Detroit, Michigan
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