Smile Surfers -Pediatric Restorative Dental Hygienist

Company: Dentive
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Smile Surfers Kids Dentistry -is seeking a -Restorative Dental Hygienist for our practices in Kennewick and Richland, WA! -
**This position is currently 3-4 days per week with potential of 5 days/week.Come join our practice! New graduates welcome. Two practices locally owned by James F Collette DDS and David N Hamilton DDS. - -Our practice offers a retro modern aesthetic of "West Coast in the Sixties" with a focus on Surfing in a contemporary, spacious, and technologically advanced open bay and closed operatories format. We are a forward thinking and growth-minded team with a vision of "Best Care Anywhere!" ---We pride ourselves on being one of the most inviting practices in our area from entrance to exit with a 14 foot high tube slide, and a real Volkswagen bus to saltwater fish tank, and from genuine surfboards to a size 66 black vans high top, you will love the clean and positive vibe (even if you are not a surfer!). -To see what the community is saying, check out our Google reviews! (Search: Smile Surfers Richland)What we offer: -

• PTO/Sick Leave
• 401k
• Paid CE opportunities
• Paid license renewal -The ideal candidate:
  • Demonstrate genuine kindness and a desire to serve patients, parents and team members using leadership skills and a teamwork mentality -
  • Demonstration of professional and ethical care with a commitment to our vision of "Best Care Anywhere" using the prioritized service qualities of safety, courtesy, experience, and efficiency -Responsibilities/Duties:
    • Management of caries risk via cleanings, fluoride, SDF, sealants--- - -
    • Utilizing X-rays and computer-generated imaging -
    • Dentrix Ascend practice management software -
    • Behavior management via positive techniques and skill building -
    • Educating patients on good oral hygiene practices and advising them on proper aftercare following certain dental procedures -
    • Administering local anesthesia to patients as needed -
    • Providing dental treatment including calculus removal, Silver Diamine Fluoride, sealants, composite fillings, and space maintainers -
    • Taking impressions of patients' mouths for the fabrication of space maintainers -
    • Use Nitrous Oxide for Level I sedation -
    • Use Versed for minimal/moderate oral conscious sedation -Required Skills/Abilities -
      • State license - -
      • BLS certification -Physical Demands - -
        • Works in moderate noise -
        • Sometimes moves boxes and files weighing up to 25 pounds across the office for various needs -If you'd like to be considered for this position, please apply with an updated resume. We look forward to meeting you!For more info about our office, check out our website at, https://www.smilesurfers.com/
          

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