Dental Hygienist

    Posted 4 days ago
    bellevue, washington, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    Join our team to perform hygiene clinical procedures, educate patients on oral hygiene, communicate with doctors about restorative needs, and manage dental histories. Help us provide trusted, compassionate dental care and bring confident smiles to our community.

    Job Description:

    For over 40 years, our office has provided personalized care with genuine concern and a nationwide reputation for excellence in cosmetic dentistry. We offer comprehensive dental services from general dentistry to cosmetic dentistry and dental implants and even provide sedation dentistry for those with dental phobia.

    We believe that everyone deserves a confident smile and our goal is to help make that happen. As the Harris Dental family grows, it has become imperative to tell our patients and community the core values from which we develop our culture. Why we're excited to get up and come to work each day.

    Our Purpose:

    • To do good, treat people with respect, and provide our patients with what matters most to them.

    Our Vision:

    • To become the most sought out, trusted, and compassionate dental office serving the valley.
    • We are now excited to offer virtual smile consultations so patients know what to expect even before coming into the office.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Perform hygiene clinical procedures, including oral prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, sealants, fluoride, oral cancer screenings, and x-rays
    • Educate patients on the importance of oral hygiene, as well as instructions and demonstrations of effective oral hygiene methods
    • Communicate with doctor where there are opportunities in patients for restorative and/or periodontal needs
    • Obtain and review dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history and care slips) and ensure health history is updated for all returning patients