Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Baird & Baird Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team in Woodstock, GA.

Located at 4595 Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30189. The office is on Towne Lake Parkway near its intersection with Woodstock Parkway. It’s also just a short drive from Interstate 575 (via the Towne Lake Parkway exit), near the golf course and shopping centers.

The ideal candidate has previous chairside experience, is energetic, team-oriented, and passionate about helping patients achieve their smile goals.

At Baird & Baird Family Dentistry, we are committed to working together as a team to provide optimal dental health; from treatment plans and dental services, to insurance coverage and financial plans. Our dedicated, friendly staff is our greatest asset. We strive to provide you with a pleasant visit taking into account each patients’ individual needs; giving them a reason to SMILE!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient screening procedures, including assessing oral health conditions, reviewing patient health history, performing oral cancer screenings, head and neck inspections, dental charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Take digital radiographs
• Follow practice protocols for quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referrals, emergency medicine, implants, perio program, and emergency treatment
• Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and use of cavitron/prophy jet
• Apply preventive materials to teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) and make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
• Promote good dental and general health by educating patients on oral hygiene techniques, flossing and brushing, providing oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and dispensing oral hygiene aids
• Maintain a sterile and organized working environment following infection control procedures
• Familiarize patients with their dental visit, provide support and compassion
• Chart dentition, evaluate hard and soft tissue, document existing restorations, decay, perio charting, and treatments

Candidate Requirements:

• Active GA RDH License
• CPR and First Aid certification

Full-Time Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday: 7:45am - 5:00pm
• NO weekends!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO