Job description
Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth, and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies.

Responsibilities
- 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)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays (FMX, 4BW, etc.)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient

Skills
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Bilingual in Chinese (preferred)
- Valid license to practice
- Experience in Open Dental, XDR, and Carestream preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Bonus opportunities

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

License/Certification:
Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Work Location: In person