Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Ithaca practice. 3 days per week.
Competitive pay based on experience.
- Conducting initial oral screenings
- Cleaning and helping protect patients’ teeth (e.g. removing plaque or applying fluoride)
- Educating patients of all ages on proper teeth care
Job brief
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices.
What do Dental Hygienists do?
Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll also help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies.
Dental Hygienist skills
As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you also have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.