Dental Depot is hiring: Dental Hygienist in Broken Arrow

Dental Depot Broken Arrow is seeking a dental hygienist to perform prophylaxis and/or periodontal scaling, examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease, and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Job Responsibilities

• Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments and/or ultrasonic technology.
• Utilize laser therapy in conjunction with Gingivitis and/or periodontal treatment.
• Record and review patient medical histories.
• Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal pockets and signs of gum disease.
• Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
• Expose periapical, bitewing and panoramic x rays.
• Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
• Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
• Apply fluorides or other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.

Requirements

• Associate's In Applied Science Degree Required, Field of Study: Dental Hygiene OR Bachelor of Science Degree Required, Field of Study: Dental Hygiene
• Currently CPR Certified
• Current Dental Hygiene License
• Dental Hygienists must be able to administer nitrous oxide and/or local anesthesia if authorized by the Board of Dentistry to perform these advanced procedures.
• Computer Skills: Dental Software knowledge (Eaglesoft knowledge preferred, but not required.)
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.