Dental Hygienist (Part-time)

At Romeo Pediatric Dentistry, we want team members who are as passionate as we are about working together to drive better life outcomes for our patients.

This is a Part-Time position, pay will be based on experience.

Role Summary:
The Hygienist administers oral hygiene care to patients. The Hygienist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. The Hygienist also educates patients on oral hygiene, takes and develops x-rays, and applies fluoride or sealants.

Key Responsibilities:
Examine gums for sores or disease using probes and other dental instruments. (ex: gingivitis or other gum diseases) 
Apply fluoride and other cavity protectors.

Take, expose, and develop X-rays.

Form and mold cast impressions.

Administers local anesthetics, as directed.

Apply fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.

Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.

Remove excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth.

Maintain dental equipment, equipment supply levels and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.

Record and review patient medical histories 
Maintain, Chart and record conditions of disease for diagnosis and treatment.

Maintain patient recall system.

Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist 
Provide patients with proper instruction for treatment of disease.

Provide health education to improve and maintain the patient’s oral health for all ages.

Experience & Qualifications/Minimum Qualifications:
Registered Dental Hygienist certification.

Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide 
Licensed in Michigan 
Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience a bonus
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person