Arkansas Dental Centers is hiring: Dental Hygienist in Little Rock

Our growing dental practice needs a Dental Hygienist to join our close-knit team. We serve all demographics of the population, from preschoolers to the elderly, and we operate a busy office with high levels of traffic. In addition to preventive care appointments and scheduled procedures, we accept walk-ins and take emergency calls. The ideal candidate will have a calm, reassuring and friendly demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Some of the services provided by dental hygienists may include:

Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse

Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, flouride and sealants, and root planning

Complete a thorough assessment of the patient's teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, and document any abnormalities or suspected conditions

Customize care to meet patient's oral health

Taking g dental radiographs (x-rays)

Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth

Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)

Administer local anesthetics to patients, as needed

Educate patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)

counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health

Aid the dentist with procedures and emergencies as needed

Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)

Perform documentation and office management activities

Maintain patient confidentiality

Provide all care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene

Registered Dental Hygienist licensure in state of practice

Current CPR certification

1-2 years of experience working in a dental practice

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive dental care

Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment

Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices