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Are you passionate about dental health and looking for a practice to make your long-term career? We are looking for a Missouri Registered Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Hygienists are the front-line of helping patients achieve their best oral health and we are looking for someone phenomenal to join us in brightening smiles. Along with routine hygiene preventative care to patients, you will help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. At Jump Dental, you will work alongside a hardworking MVP dental team and have the support to ensure patients are well taken care of. We are a private family-owned practice and have been proudly providing care in our community since 1971 - we are well established and provide the opportunity for a stable career. Come join our work family in a face-paced dental office. Your schedule can be flexible allowing you to provide for your family while maintaining a great life-work balance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Take necessary radiographs
• Patient screening procedures: assessment of oral health conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screenings, dental & periodontal charting. Identify conditions such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
• Remove calculus and plaque from all surfaces of teeth
• Apply preventative materials to teeth (sealants and fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper hygiene care
• Assist front office with various duties and other team members as needed
• Assist the doctor as requested with treatment
• Help with maintaining the sterilization area

• Graduate from accredited school of Dental Hygiene
• Current Missouri State Certification in Dental Hygiene
• Qualified in administration of local anesthesia
• CPR certified and meet all CE requirements
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Excellent patient interaction skills
• Knowledge of practice management and imaging computer programs
• Detailed oriented
• Friendly and kind