Hygiene Assistant
About the job
- At least 1 year of dental assisting experience.
- Confident and proficient in taking dental X-rays.
- Must meet Georgia dental assisting and radiography requirements.
- On-the-job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Able to multitask in a busy clinical environment.
- Dependable, positive, and team-oriented, with a focus on patient care and professional growth.
- Assist the dental hygienist with daily clinical procedures and patient care.
- Take dental X-rays, including bitewings and full-mouth series.
- Prepare and turn over hygiene treatment rooms.
- Assist with periodontal charting and clinical documentation.
- Support the hygienist during examinations and treatment.
- Assist with iTero digital scanning as needed.
- Use Open Dental for patient records and documentation.
- Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
- EFDA credentials are a plus.
- Experience with Open Dental is preferred.
- Experience with iTero is preferred.
About the company
Wave Dental Professionals supports a network of general and specialty dental practices serving patients across several U.S. states. The group partners with dentists to handle the business side of running a practice while aiming to preserve clinical decisions at the local office. Its central team supplies marketing, operating tools and practice support so dentists can focus on treatment and patient relationships. The business combines patient care through its affiliated offices with partnerships for dentists building or managing multiple practices. Wave also markets Tidal Aligners, a clear aligner treatment built around digital scans and customized treatment plans, and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Dentists get funded development: Dream Dental's advertised associate role includes $1,000 annual education reimbursement and monthly webinars.
- Hygienists get longer weekends: Norcross's advertised role runs Monday through Thursday with Fridays and weekends off.
- Clinical teams get ongoing resources: Wave promises lifetime access to expert training and technology.
What critics are saying
- Sales pressure reaches patient coordination: Norcross's senior case manager role requires closing higher-dollar treatments and tracking acceptance metrics.
- Saturday availability is required: the Goodlettsville dentist opening rotates its four-day schedule across three different weekly patterns.
- Parallel appointments shape hygiene work: the Norcross opening pairs a dual-column patient schedule with a dedicated assistant.
What makes Wave Dental Professionals unique
- Clinicians have a governance route: Wave lists a clinical advisory board alongside Hygiene Hero and Top Doc advancement paths.
- Wave keeps patient access local: offices trade as Dream Dental, Norcross Dental Associates and other practice brands.
- Aligner care includes recurring visits: Tidal patients return every six to eight weeks for monitoring.
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