Overview:
Come join our team as a Dental Hygienist! 2 days a week - Wednesday & Thursday
At Saratoga Periodontics, our mission is to deliver the highest level of periodontal and implant therapy in an effective, efficient and caring environment. Join our team of highly gifted and experienced periodontists, hygienists. We are seeking a highly motivated Dental Hygienist to join our team! You will never be bored in our office!
Starting at $37.00/HR to $45.00/HR
Responsibilities:
We care about our team members and understand the hard work that goes into providing a premium patient experience. You will be provided the necessary training and ongoing support to be successful in your role.
Dental Hygienist are required to perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to:
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, caries or periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients' teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have periodontal experience, to include SPT and SRP
- 1 year of experience preferred
- State-specific Dental Hygiene license or certifications required
- Local anesthesia certification preferred
About Affordable Care
Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America's largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit ).
