Careers

If you are a Dental Hygienist looking for a great work environment, then Dental Surgical Arts of Tulsa may be your next home. We know that the hygiene role is crucial in promoting and educating oral health and preventing dental diseases. You will work closely with the Periodontist and staff to ensure that patients receive comprehensive dental care and we pride ourselves in patient care! If you like a friendly work family environment, and you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please check us out at our website www.dsaot.com and then email your resume to admin@dsaot.com.

2 days per week for the core hours of 8am-3pm

Duties and Responsibilities of Hygienist:

• Review hygiene schedule for the day with the Periodontist
• Review patient’s chart for proper care to include: health history assessment, intra-oral assessment, perio assessment including pocket depth assessment, recession, furcation involvement, mobility, record bleeding / suppuration / heavy plaque
• Radiographs to be completed initially or updated every 18 months or obtain from dentist for patient records
• Perform Periodontal Maintenance Therapy for definitive treatment recommendations such as: scale and root planning / arestin / surgical recommendations
• Review and teach the patient the recommended homecare treatment
• Educate the patient of the process of periodontal disease / dental disease / oral cancer / smoking cessation and other valuable information as appropriate
• Inform and educate the patient the connection between oral health / oral disease and overall health
• Documentation of patient care to include: new findings and/or recommendations / level of homecare / any use of nitrous, topical and/or local anesthesia / placement of arestin

Other Duties of Hygienist:

• Clean instruments in ultrasonic and bag for sterilization and follow infection control protocols while maintaining a clean, sterile work environment
• Prepare Supportive Periodontal Maintenance Therapy Memo (SPT) to be completed on all patients who alternate their visits with our office / Fast Track SPTs on patients who need urgent restorative care with their referring dentist / List of SPTs for each doctor to be given to them for their review each month / Indicate on the list of SPTs for each doctor IF X-Rays need to be sent
• Anesthetize surgery patients when there is a cancellation or as time permits
• Order nitrous and/or oxygen tanks when they need refilled
• Keep track of hygiene supply orders, especially the bundle with Crest/Oral-B
• Restock the hygiene room
• Participate in agency committees and task force activities and attend staff meetings and in-service meetings.

Hygienist Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist
• Be highly motivated and a team player
• Provide exemplary patient care
• Have the ability to establish rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Present outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Preferably have two years of experience working in a dental clinic is preferred