Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist for our Six Forks Raleigh office.

A Dental Hygienist for Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry works together with our dentists to meet the oral health needs of our patients.

A Dental Hygienist is responsible for promoting dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screenings, periodontal maintenance, charting dental solutions, willingness to assist with a variety of responsibilities in the dental office, and performing in compliance with Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry’s highest standard of care.

DENTAL HYGIENIST KEY COMPETENCIES

Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting

Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures

Takes patient vital signs

Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing

Takes radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist

Applies sealants and fluorides

Electronic record keeping

Documents patient dental history and chief complaint

Records and reports pertinent observations

Teaches patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral home care

Cleans and sterilizes instruments

Completes Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist





Reviews and explains treatment plan and associates fees with patient

Ability to articulate and express patients concerns to dentist

Primary treatment coordinator

Ancillary duties as needed

Dental Hygienist Essential Requirements

Must be present on time (operational hours may vary based on location); individual must be reliable. This is full time position.

Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for state of North Carolina.

Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise positive judgment

Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices

Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities

Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness

Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail

Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach

Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions

Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient careAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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📌 Dental Hygienist ($7,500 Welcome Bonus) (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador