Dental Hygienist – LCHC Dental Clinic

DEFINITION:

We are hiring a Dental Hygienist for our busy dental practice. You will help with preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up rooms, and some dental hygiene tasks. To do well in this role you should have a dental x-ray certification and provide a great level of patient care.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):

Dental Hygienist License with the State of Oklahoma

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Compassion: Those who work in this occupation, as well as others in the healthcare field, need a desire to help people.

Dexterity: Excellent fine motor skills are needed to grasp instruments and work inside patients’ mouths.

Skills: When dealing with patients, you must be able to relate to them, recognize when they are uncomfortable or anxious, and reassure them.

Attention to Detail: Without the ability to pay attention to detail, it will be impossible to perform several aspects of your job including noticing stains and other treatable issues during cleanings and, while examining patients’ teeth, detecting potential health problems requiring the dentist’s attention.

Physical Stamina: Excellent stamina is essential since dental hygienists spend a lot of time on their feet.

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