Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

At Pelham Links- Simpsonville, our goal is to provide the highest degree of dental care and service excellence in a family-friendly Christian environment. We are utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and modern technology in beautiful facilities to ensure our community's needs are met with compassion and integrity. Our kind-hearted, highly motivated team accomplishes our goals together, as we strive to serve our patients each and every day with enthusiasm and the highest standards of care. Through the spirit of giving, all of our lives are touched!

Job Description

• Perform licensed hygiene procedures and educate patients.
• Manage the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.
• Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
• Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene, health, disease, as well as procedures and services offered.
• Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
• Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.

Requirements

• Dental hygiene certification from an accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license where employed.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection control training as required by law.
• Experience with dental software.

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits.
• Long- and short-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% matching.
• Holiday pay and paid time off.
• Continuing education offered at no charge.
• Positive work environment and hygiene culture coaching.

Salary Range

38-43