DENTAL HYGIENIST VACANCY

Auchterarder

 

We have an exciting position arisen for a Hygienist at Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic Auchterarder for one day per week, this would be to support our current team of Dentists and Therapist within our 3-chair dental practice. We pride ourselves on the friendly and supportive environment we have created.

We aim to always deliver the best quality care possible for our patients and enable our staff to deliver that through digital excellence and high-tech equipment to enable our dental teams to carry out their work efficiently and effectively.

We also aim to continuously develop our staff by providing opportunities and career pathways for everyone to develop and enhance their skills through training. Join us in our ever-growing team whose aim is always to provide the best service putting the patients at the heart of the business.

You will always have full Dental Nurse support and by joining Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic you will also be supported by other Hygienists working within the company.

The role of a dental hygienist covers both clinical and health promotion responsibilities.

The Job Role:

• provide dental advice on dental hygiene care and oral health education to patients of all ages
• work closely with the dental team to treat and help patients in preventing gum disease
• remove plaque and apply treatments to reduce decay
• take impressions and radiographs of teeth
• give local anaesthetic under the supervision of a dentist
• apply temporary coatings and sealants to protect teeth
• encourage and demonstrate tooth brushing and flossing
• Tooth whitening under supervision of a dentist
• show care and compassion for patients and put them at the centre of care
• collect medical and dental histories and maintain patients' health records
• work to a professional code of ethics and keep up to date with new developments within the profession.

The role suits an individual who:

• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to explain treatments to patients in a calm and reassuring manner and advise them on how to keep their teeth and gums healthy
• effective listening and motivational skills, to educate patients to maintain healthy oral hygiene and diet
• the ability to work well in a team, as well as independently
• a caring quality and an interest in helping people
• good written communication skills to complete and keep safe records of patients
• a friendly, confident, and professional manner, that will help you interact with patients and colleagues effectively.