Dental Hygienist jobs in Louisiana

Dental Hygienist under the direct supervision of a dentist, cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments. Performs routine examination and assessment of dental health. Being a Dental Hygienist feels lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer. Feels and visually examines gums for sores and signs of disease. Additionally, Dental Hygienist provides instruction, guidance, and coaching to patients about methods to improve dental health. May take Radiographs or x-rays. Typically requires an associate degree in dental hygiene. Meets licensing requirements as a Dental Hygienist for the state. Radiography/x-ray certification per state guidelines. Basic Life Support certification (BLS.) Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Dental Hygienist independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Dental Hygienist typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Dental Hygienist
  • Heartland Dental and Supported Offices
  • Hammond, LA FULL_TIME
  • Dental Hygienist needed!

     

    Advanced Dental Concepts located at 1607 Martens Dr in Hammond is adding a hygienist!

     

     

    As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate.  You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire.   With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!    


     

    What You’ll Gain 

    • Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
    • Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
    • Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
    • Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
    • Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20 years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

     

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    Minimum Qualifications 

    • Current dental hygienist license in LA and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
    • Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
    • CPR Certification

     

    Preferred Experience

    • Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
    • Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
    • Clinical needs as required by office

     

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
    • Prolonged periods sitting and standing
    • Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
    • Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year

     

    Who is Heartland Dental?

    As the largest and one of the fastest growing Dental Support Organizations, Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to its more than 2,300 supported doctors in 38 states and over 1,400 supported offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve.  Supported Doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. With the largest network of doctors, we are founded by a doctor for doctors with a mission to support dentists and their teams as they deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve while providing exceptional careers and creating value for our stakeholders.

     

    At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion.  We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. 

    COVID-19: The Company and supported offices comply with all local, state and federal regulations.  Employment is contingent upon an individual's continued compliance with regulations and Company policy, including COVID-19 vaccination or testing.

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Dental Hygienist
  • Smart Dental Care - Gonzales
  • Gonzales, LA OTHER
  • Overview Smart Dental Care, located in Gonzales, LA, has an opening for a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our amazing team! We strive to create an environment where our patients AND staff can thri...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Dental Hygienist
  • Youngsville Dental Care
  • Youngsville, LA FULL_TIME
  • Youngsville Dental Care is seeking a Full Time Dental Hygienist to join our Team!Check out our 4.8 office Star Rating https://www.youngsvilledentalcare.com/What You'll Gain $5,000 Sign on Bonus! Flexi...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Dental Hygienist
  • Advanced Dental Concepts
  • tickfaw, LA FULL_TIME
  • Advanced Dental Concepts is seeking a Full Time Dental Hygienist to join our TeamCheck out our 4.8 office Star Rating What You'll Gain $5,000 Sign on BonusCompetitive benefits including health insuran...
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Dental Hygienist
  • Advanced Dental Concepts
  • Albany, LA FULL_TIME
  • Advanced Dental Concepts is seeking a Full Time Dental Hygienist to join our TeamCheck out our 4.8 office Star Rating What You'll Gain $5,000 Sign on BonusCompetitive benefits including health insuran...
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Dental Hygienist
  • Advanced Dental Concepts
  • natalbany, LA FULL_TIME
  • Advanced Dental Concepts is seeking a Full Time Dental Hygienist to join our TeamCheck out our 4.8 office Star Rating What You'll Gain $5,000 Sign on BonusCompetitive benefits including health insuran...
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Dental Hygienist
  • Gentle Dental
  • Woodinville, WA
  • At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile. Our vision is to provide exceptional, li...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist
  • Gentle Dental
  • Renton, WA
  • We value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile. Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist
  • Dental Care of Waukesha
  • Waukesha, WI
  • Dental Hygienist needed Dental Care of Waukesha is adding a hygienist to the team! As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be reco...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist
  • Market Street Dental Care
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Dental Hygienist New Dental Practice coming to Wilmington, NC - Market Street Dental Care! We are looking for Dental Hyg...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist
  • Stone Creek Family Dental
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Stone Creek Family Dental is seeking a Full Time Dental Hygienist! Monday 8-5pm, Tuesday 8-5pm, Wednesday 9-6pm Thursday...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist
  • My Crossroads Dentist
  • Wentzville, MO
  • My Crossroads Dentist is looking to add a Dental Hygienist! Schedule: Monday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist
  • Family Care Dentistry
  • Louisville, KY
  • $5,000 WELCOME BONUS! Family Care Dentistry is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team! As an elite clinical pro...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist
  • Fairview Dental Care
  • Columbia, MO
  • Fairview Dental Care is adding to their Hygiene Team! 4 day work week Monday-Thursday 7:40am-4:40pm, no evenings or week...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast. The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
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Income Estimation for Dental Hygienist jobs
$70,229 to $88,558

Dental Hygienist in Sioux City, IA
Advancement – Dental hygienists who obtain a bachelor or master’s degree will have advancement opportunities such as management or teaching positions, or research.
October 03, 2019
Dental Hygienist in New Haven, CT
They typically also enjoy good work-life balance, as most dental offices maintain normal working hours.
October 19, 2019
Dental Hygienist in Syracuse, NY
Hygienists work primarily in dentists' offices but can also be found in the offices of physician, clinics and schools.
October 29, 2019