Hygienist

Hygienist

Job Locations

US-CA-Los Angeles

ID 2025-20979 Category Hygienist Position Type Regular Full-Time

Company Brand

Western Dental & Orthodontics Min USD $50.00/Hr. Max USD $58.00/Hr.

Overview

Sonrava Health is currently looking for bright, motivated, Dental Hygienists, like you, to help build our Hygiene program, grow patients for life, and become a leading periodontal, health-focused practice. In addition to technical duties, the Dental Hygienist will play an important role in teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene techniques and offer counseling regarding good nutrition and its impact on oral health.

We have fantastic full-time and part-time opportunities for talented Hygienists. If you have these qualities, you'll find our company a great place to further your career.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, exceptional growth and career advancement opportunities, excellent compensation, plus a lucrative Incentive Plan where you can earn over a competitive Salary.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Review daily schedule with staff for hygiene patients

Work with front office staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency

Accurately chart each patient's periodontal health

Clearly communicate with patients in a professional manner

Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients

Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate

Polish restorations

Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act

Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment

cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants

Evaluate patient comfort level during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety

Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment

Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques

Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition

Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary

Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist

Handle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations along and office policies and standard operating procedures

Accurately record patient medical and dental histories

Assist in the administration of the recall system

Actively participate in team meetings

Qualifications

Education

Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements

Minimum two years associate's degree (University-based dental hygiene programs, baccalaureate)

Experience working in a fast-paced dental environment; DSO/Group Practice experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers

Strong verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staff

Proficient multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to manage time efficiently

Ability to travel between locations preferred