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Dental Hygienist

Gulfport, MS 39501

Job Number: MK888352429 Pay Rate: $30 / hour

Job Description

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of dental office practices and procedures.
  • Ability to evaluate patient conditions and make referrals.
  • Ability to effectively organize time and materials.
  • Ability to effectively work with dentists, colleagues, patients, and the public.
  • Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
  • Ability to desire to work as a team member.
  • Ability to travel without assistance as needed.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
  • Skill in the understanding of, and sensitivity to, persons of all educational, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during the working day.
Qualifications/Education Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in dental hygiene; current licensure by the State of Mississippi; demonstrated ability to perform position duties; and experience as a dental hygienist.
 Core Competencies
  • Promotes and educates patients as to proper preventative techniques, including sulcular brushing and flossing.
  • Administers in-office fluoride treatments and assists the dentist in determining supplemental fluoride treatments.
  • Performs teeth prophylaxis appropriately.
  • Removes calcerious deposits on teeth.
  • Assists in community fluoride and oral hygiene programs (i.e. in schools, etc.).
  • Adequately maintains an active recall system in conjunction with the receptionist.
  • Takes and processes radiographs accurately and as needed.
  • Treats patients with respect and assists in prevention and dental care not requiring the expertise of the dentist.
  • Calls hygiene patients to remind them of their appointment times.
  • Appropriately documents services rendered in patient charts.
  • Develops oral hygiene plans.
  • Assists the dentist as required; performs other duties as assigned.
  • Performs related tasks and other duties as requested or required.
  • Upholds, complies with, and enforces the Core Principles and Code of Conduct
 

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Meet Shane...

Shane s journey with Nextaff began in 2019, when he established a successful franchise in the Kansas City metro area. His experience as a Nextaff franchise owner provides prospective buyers with a completely transparent view of the Nextaff Franchise Opportunity. Prior to his time at Nextaff, Shane led large sales teams in the Financial Services and Medical Device industries, further developing his expertise in leadership and business management.

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Do you play sports?

Basketball! I was fortunate enough to play college basketball all 4 years and in 2013 we won the NCAA DII National Championship.

What do you love most about your current role?

Getting to know prospective franchise buyers. I love hearing about their goals and dreams they want to achieve through entrepreneurship.

What is your favorite color?

Orange! Yes, it is one of Nextaff s main colors but it was my favorite before coming to Nextaff. In the franchising world, I m known as Orange pants guy .

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When it comes to operating a staffing firm, Cary has worn every hat. From recruiting, to sales, to management, to ownership, he has been involved in every aspect of running a successful staffing business. He has successfully led three separate companies to the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 lists, which puts him in an elite class of staffing entrepreneurship. Combining that experience with a strong passion for entrepreneurs makes Cary an ideal leader for driving the Nextaff vision.

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Loyal, Driven, Creative

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Do what you said you were going to do.

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Back in the day, it was John Cusak. I want my two dollars!

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