Registered Dental Hygienist

About the position

Sierra Crest Dental is seeking a dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist to join their team in Truckee, CA. The role focuses on delivering exceptional dental care and enhancing the patient experience within a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and a solid work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride and sealants, and root planning.
• Complete a thorough assessment of the patient's teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, and document any abnormalities or suspected conditions.
• Customize care to meet patient's oral health needs.
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene techniques.
• Aid the dentist with procedures and emergencies as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Provide all care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.
• Registered Dental Hygienist licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1-2 years of experience working in a dental practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive dental care.
• Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 years of dental hygiene experience (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off