Job Description

Dental Hygienist at Gentle Dental summary:

As a passionate Dental Hygienist at Gentle Dental, I focus on providing exceptional oral healthcare through thorough hygiene procedures, patient education, and collaboration with dental professionals. My responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate patient records, all while ensuring a positive patient experience. With a commitment to infection control and continuous improvement, I contribute to enhancing patients' overall health and well-being.

$5,000 sign on bonus

Competitive hourly base pay ($50-$60/hr) with uncapped bonus potential.

Total compensation includes base pay, uncapped bonus, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k with company match, and additional pre-tax savings plan.

At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile. 

Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services. We enhance the quality of our patients’ lives by providing accessible oral healthcare, which is paramount to overall health and wellbeing.

Our culture is based on innovation and providing a wellness approach to Dentistry to improve clinical results and consistently generate predictable treatment outcomes. We focus on a commitment to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building relationships, and seeking out innovative and creative approaches to support our patients and teams.

We are hiring immediately for full and part time staff. Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of the people in your community!

Schedule:

Full Time

Location:

Gentle Dental North Las Vegas

7920 N Decatur Blvd

North Las Vegas, NV 89084

We are seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing Dental Hygienist to join our dental practice. The ideal candidate is a personable professional who is passionate about dental health and enjoys building strong relationships with patients. This role involves performing dental hygiene procedures, educating patients on best oral hygiene practices and products, and practicing proactively.

Responsibilities Include:

• Patient Care: Conduct thorough hygiene procedures to include: scaling and root planing, gingivitis scaling, and prophylaxis.
• Assessment: Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments, medical history assessments, and caries risk assessments.
• Patient Education: Educate patients on hygiene treatments needed based on medical and periodontal assessments.
• X-Rays: Take digital radiographs as necessary for patient diagnosis.
• Treatment Planning: Assist in developing personalized AAP and ADA based treatment plans per patient need, based on assessments and dentist recommendations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with dentists and other dental professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Patient Interaction: Engage patients in a friendly, reassuring manner, while addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of treatment plans and completed procedures.
• Infection Control: Adhere strictly to infection control protocols and maintain a clean and sterile working environment.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree or certification in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
• License: Valid state dental hygiene license.
• Other licenses/certifications: CPR, Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide Sedation, Laser Certification (where required).

Benefits:

- Competitive base salary

- Opportunity for monthly bonus compensation

- Continuing Education

- Paid Life Insurance

- Paid Malpractice

- Pre-tax Savings Plan

- 401K with company match

- Medical Insurance

- PTO Accrual

- Positive and supportive work environment

- Direct contribution to improving patients' oral health and overall well-being

Competitive hourly base pay ($50-$60/hr) with uncapped bonus potential. $5,000 sign on

Keywords:

Dental Hygienist, Oral Healthcare, Patient Education, Dental Procedures, Health and Wellness, Preventative Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Patient Care, Clinical Excellence, Infection Control

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