Dental Hygienist

Española, NM, USA

Salary: Commensurate on education and experience.

Employment Type: Full Time

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and Paid Time Off

Position Overview: The Dental Hygienist promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening, radiographic studies; charting restorations, periodontal pocket measurements; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act; gathering and updating patient information.

What You Will Do:

• Welcome and seat patients in a professional, calming manner, ensuring they are properly draped and prepared for treatment.
• Follow all established safety and procedural protocols to ensure a smooth transition into dental hygiene care.
• Maintain patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances; and removing cement from crowns and b...