Company Description Beeston Dental Practice and Implant Clinic is led by Mr. Christopher Navarro, BDS MFGDP. Our friendly team is committed to providing a personal and caring service by taking the time to get to know each patient. We strive to exceed expectations by combining clinical excellence with advanced technology in a safe and relaxed environment.
This job is for a Dental Hygienist at Beeston Dental Practice and Implant Clinic on Fridays 08:00 - 15:00 with a 30 minute lunch. Position available with immediate effect for the right candidate.
Carry out a high quality dental hygiene treatment under the prescription of a dentist in line with current legislation and regulations and in accordance with the GDC requirements under reasonable guidance from the principal and perform such other tasks as the principle shall reasonably request
Follow practice policies and procedures
Promote, establish and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team
Supervise the assisting dental nurse in regard to clinical matters
Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work
Provide dental hygiene care to a wide range of patients
Plan the delivery of care for patients to improve and maintain their periodontal health
Work with the dentist/s of the practice to help patients maintain their oral health by preventing and treating gum disease and promoting good oral health practice
Obtain a detailed dental history from patients and evaluate their medical history
Maintain accurate clinical records
Keep up to date with health and safety requirements
Attend practice meetings and training sessions when requested to do so
Provide specific oral hygiene advice by the development of a home care plan for individual patients to maintain their oral health
Perform supra and subgingival scaling, including comprehensive root surface debridement which may involve the use of local infiltration analgesia together with the placement of antimicrobial agents when necessary
Apply local treatment agents under prescription from the dentist
Plan and implement oral hygiene programmes related to public health campaigns
Place crowns with temporary cement in emergencies
Administer inferior dental nerve block anaesthesia, under the direct personal supervision of a registered dentist (provided that the dentist is on the premises when the ID block is administered)
Administer local infiltration anaesthesia according to the GDC guidelines
Perform the following additional procedures following appropriate training:
Part-time
Permanent
Free parking
On-site parking
Dental Hygienist: 1 year (preferred)