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DENTAL ASSOCIATES Dental Hygienist in FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants. Administer local anesthetic agents. Apply fluorides or other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay. Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist. Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments. Conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentist. Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease. Expose and develop x-ray film. Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease. Feel lymph nodes under patient\'s chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer. Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments. Maintain patient recall system. Make impressions for study casts. Place and remove rubber dams, matrices, and temporary restorations. Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public. Record and review patient medical histories. Remove excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth. Remove sutures and dressings. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: The Company Looking for flexibility in how your patient schedule is created? Interested in making, on average, \$4-\$6 additional per hour? Hoping for a welcoming environment that focuses on treating our patients and staff like family? Come join an organization where we highly value your dental hygienist experience, knowledge, and caring demeanor with patients. Our staff members are the most important part of our practice, as their success directly determines our position as the leader in dental care. At Dental Associates, we foster a culture which invites our patients into our \"dental home\" and provides our dental hygienists with a career, not just a job. As a team member of Dental Associates, you will use state-of-the-art technology, experience on-the-job training exposing you to all specialty areas, and deliver an exceptional patient experience. We are a growing organization at the forefront of the dental industry and are continually expanding our footprint within Wisconsin. The dental hygienist contributes to the business success of Dental Associates by providing quality dental hygiene care, excellent patient relations and effective interpersonal communication. Be part of a dynamic organization that will make you proud. Learn more about our dental hygienist jobs below and how you can join our team! Company Perks Check out more details of the job and apply: https://www.dentalassociates.com/careers/dental-hygienist-jobs ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.dentalassociates.com/careers