Hygienist

DentalWorks
US - Illinois - Crystal Lake
May 8, 2025

Hygienist at DentalWorks summary:
As a Hygienist at Sonrava Health, you will provide exceptional patient care while educating patients on oral health and maintaining their comfort during treatment. You will work collaboratively with team members to enhance patient experiences and effectively manage schedules and records. This role emphasizes the importance of quality patient care and continuous professional development in a supportive environment.

Overview: Sonrava Health is now the parent company of Dental Works and all offices in the Greater Chicago Area are under new leadership. We are looking for an enthusiastic hygienist who loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients and team members. What if you could be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you, in an environment where there is a shared passion for quality patient care? Your primary role is to provide exceptional patient care, while educating patients on the oral systemic links. As a valued member of the team, we will support you, and invest in you and your future with medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and many other benefits! We believe in the value of talented people, and we aim to craft an environment that engages you professionally.
Responsibilities: Essential Functions
Review daily schedule with staff for hygiene patients
Work with front office staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
Accurately chart each patient's periodontal health
Clearly communicate with patients in a professional manner
Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
Polish restorations
Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act
Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment
Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
Evaluate patient comfort level during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety
Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist
Handle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations along and office policies and standard operating procedures
Accurately record patient medical and dental histories
Assist in the administration of the recall system
Actively participate in team meetings
Qualifications: Education
Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
Minimum two years associate's degree (University-based dental hygiene programs, baccalaureate)
Experience working in a fast-paced dental environment; DSO/Group Practice experience preferred
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers
Strong verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staff
Proficient multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage time efficiently
Ability to travel between locations preferred

Keywords:
Dental Hygiene, Patient Care, Oral Health, Dental Education, Healthcare, Scaling, Prophylaxis, Patient Relationships, Oral Systemic Links, Hygienist

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