Pediatric Dental Hygienist Job in San Antonio, Texas

(Job ID: 513967)

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We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices here in our busy Pediatric Dental Office. If you would like to join a team originated office come join our Little Folks Team. We work 4 day weeks in the fall/winter and 5 shorten day week in the Spring/Summer. No Saturdays. Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. 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. Responsibilities • Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination • Sterilize dental instruments properly • Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history • Identify conditions like gingivitis • Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride) • Educate patients on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) • Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures • Take X-rays • Maintain documentation and charts on each patient Requirements and skills • Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role • In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) • Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment • Outstanding communication skills • A patient and friendly personality • Attention to detail • Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job • Diploma in Dental Hygiene with a Valid license to practice