At GoTu, we're dedicated to empowering dental hygienists like you with the tools and flexibility needed to succeed in your career. Whether you're looking for temporary or permanent opportunities, our platform allows you to work on your terms.
About the Role This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing community of dental hygienists who value autonomy and flexibility. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for promoting dental health through various procedures, including dental prophylaxis, oral cancer screening, and radiographic studies.
Dental Hygienist Job Responsibilities: Promoting Dental Health You will promote dental health by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins, detecting disease through oral cancer screening, feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and assess levels of recession, and exposing and developing radiographic studies. You will also arrest dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents.
Preparing Patients You will prepare patients for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, seating, and draping patients. This includes selecting materials and equipment based on the patient's oral health needs.
Providing Information You will provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. This may include explaining treatments, providing educational resources, and offering guidance on oral health best practices.
Maintaining Instrumentation You will maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments as needed. This ensures that all equipment is in good working condition and meets safety standards.
Benefits: Occupational accident and malpractice insurance
Full control over when/where you work and how much you charge for your services
No time commitments mean you can have the flexibility to build the career you want on your terms
Express pay option allows you to get paid within a day of working the shift
Guaranteed pay means you'll never have to chase down another check after your shift or have your hours reduced
Cancellation protection up to 4 days prior to your shift with guaranteed pay
We put the high touch with the high tech, so our live and knowledgeable support team is here to help you along the way
Access to GoTu's endless library of educational resources and free live webinars allows you to advance your career more efficiently than ever before
This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. If you're passionate about helping others and building a successful career in dental hygiene, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.