Hygienist

• Support corporate vision and strategy.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge and usage of dental terminology, dental instruments, tray setups, and instrument sharpening.
• Take, develop and mount diagnostically acceptable radiographs.
• Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program, and emergency treatment.
• Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and proper use of cavitron/prophy jet.
• Effectively communicate Oral Hygiene Instructions and dispense proper oral hygiene aids.
• Comply with practice guidelines listed in employee handbook.
• Chart entire dentition and hard and soft tissue evaluation, including existing restorations, decay, perio charting, and treatment documentation.
• Stock all needed supplies and maintain equipment.
• Understand and utilize basic insurance knowledge and financial policies.
• Provide positive and professional leadership role. Demonstrate positive patient and staff report.
• Properly handle specialty referrals.
• Successfully maintain recall system.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of applicable computer functions.
• Comply with American Dental Partners of Wisconsin protocols and AAAHC standards.

• Current Wisconsin dental hygiene license.
• Current CPR training.
• Prefer two years practice experience.