Dental Hygienist

Career Vision Recruiters Dental have an exciting opportunity for an experience Dental Hygienistfor a high-end modern well established general & specialist dental practice located in Mayo. This practice is well connected with public transport on numerous bus routes and the dart line. Candidates must be registered on The Dental Council and have previous experience working as a Hygienist is an advantage. This is a flexible position both full time and part time available. Our client is looking for someone to join their dental team with the opportunity to develop their own career in a dynamic and expanding environment. If you are hardworking, a good team player, self-motivated, flexible, reliable individual and enjoy working with a supportive dental team. Apply now! Salary negotiable depending on experience €Neg The role: Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth. Take and process dental radiographs to the prescription of a dentist (having completed a Dental Council approved course in dental radiography). Assess patients' oral health and provide appropriate treatment recommendations on an individual basis. Give advice in relation to oral health, including the planning and implementation of oral health promotion programmes, smoking cessation and diet analysis in relation to the prevention of dental caries and personalised plaque control programmes. Maintain accurate patient records and treatment plans. Collaborate with dentists and other dental professionals to provide comprehensive patient care. Confirm medical and dental histories. Record the hard and soft tissue and periodontal status. Provide supra and subgingival scaling including comprehensive root surface debridement and apply medicaments when indicated. Apply to the teeth and/or gums appropriate prophylactic materials including solutions, gels and sealants. Re-fit crowns with temporary cement and place temporary dressings when crowns or fillings become dislodged during treatment by a dental hygienist. Administer local infiltration and block anaesthesia to patients whom s/he is treating to the prescription of a dentist (having completed a Dental Council approved course in local infiltration and block anaesthesia). Skills: Strong communication skills Self-motivated and hard working Personable, positive and enthusiastic with a strong patient care Must have a good attitude and team player. Have a great command of the English language (both written and oral) The ability to exhibit a positive attitude, take initiative and always put the patients first. Proven ability to prioritize and multitask within a fast-paced environment. Looking for a challenging role. Caring, kind, and professional. Have excellent chair side manner. Have attention to detail when providing treatment.