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Gotu

Flexible Dental Hygienist

Gotu, New Castle, KY, United States


Pay Range: $45.00 - $65.00/hour

Join the dental staffing revolution! We are looking for qualified dental hygienists who want to work on their terms. Use the GoTu app to find local temporary and permanent opportunities with guaranteed payment. Work when and where you want and gain access to occupational accident and malpractice insurance. With express pay and cancellation protection, you can have full control over your schedule and get paid within a day of working a shift. Our support team is ready to assist you, and you'll have access to educational resources to advance your career. Join our community of verified dental professionals and enjoy the flexibility to build the career you want on your terms.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Complete dental prophylaxis, provide oral cancer screening, chart conditions of decay and disease, and perform procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act
  • Prepare patients for dental hygiene treatment
  • Provide information to patients and employees, and maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment
  • Select materials and equipment for dental hygiene visits, and clean deposits and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins
  • Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening, feeling and visually examining gums, and using probes to locate periodontal disease
  • Arrest dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents

Job Requirements:

  • Active dental hygiene license
  • Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
  • Understanding of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
  • Excellent communication skills to educate patients on oral health care practices