Hygiene Assistant
Espire Dental · Erie, CO · Today
AdministrativeFull-time
Patient Care
- Taking and recording medical and dental histories
- Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Performing coronal polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealant applications
- Taking and developing radiographs (if certified)
- Educating patients on oral hygiene best practices
- Providing chairside assistance to the dentist as needed
Office Duties
- Maintaining a clean and organized operatory
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Answering phones and greeting patients
- Assisting with front desk duties
What You Bring
- Love what you do
- Familiarity with dental equipment and instruments
- Knowledge of Cerec, 3Shape, and intraoral scanning (a plus)
- Experience with sedation and dental implant placement and restoration (a plus)
- Willingness and ability to participate in training, which may include travel
- Experience using digital technology and electronic medical records
- Willingness to build trust with others