Dental Hygienist at TrueCar

San Marcos, San Jose, Costa Rica

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, DentalIndustries

Requirements

No specific requirements listed in the job description

Responsibilities

Assess dental needs, prepare dental record and refer patients as necessary to dentist
Maintain dental records in accordance with legal and professional standards
Participate in developing and reviewing hygiene protocols
Attend continuing education programs to stay current, upgrade skills and increase knowledge
Impart preventive health education information and techniques to patients, including flossing and periodontal care
Perform various laboratory and x-ray procedures under supervision of the Dentist
Perform root planning, routine scalings, polish and contour restorations, oral exfoliative cytology, and apply pit and fissure sealants
Perform preliminary examination including periodontal charting, intra and extra-oral examination of soft tissue, charting of lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation
Perform or supervise dental assistants in taking impressions for diagnostic and opposing models, applying non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents, removing post-extraction and periodontal dressings, removing sutures, taking intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures, checking for loose bands, removing ligature ties, applying topical fluoride, and placing elastic separators
Perform or supervise registered dental assistant in testing pulp vitality, removing excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth, sizing stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands, temporary cementation and removal of temporary crowns and removal of orthodontic bands, and placing post extraction and periodontal dressings
Under the direct supervision of the dentist, perform periodontal soft tissue curettage and administration of local anesthetic
Serve as a contact between TrueCare and the community, participating in preventative health education activities

Skills

Periodontal Charting

Root Planing

Scaling

Polishing

Oral Exfoliative Cytology

Pit and Fissure Sealants

Intra-oral Examination

Extra-oral Examination

X-ray Procedures

Preventive Health Education

Dental Impressions

TrueCar

Online platform for transparent car buying

About TrueCar

TrueCar simplifies the car-buying process by offering an online platform where consumers can easily compare prices and view specifications for new and used vehicles. The platform connects individual buyers with a network of certified dealerships, allowing for transparent pricing without the need for haggling. TrueCar generates revenue by charging dealers subscription fees to list their vehicles and earning commissions on sales made through its site. Additionally, it provides advertising services to automotive manufacturers. A recent feature includes a pre-qualification experience for financing, enhancing the shopping experience. The goal of TrueCar is to make car buying more transparent and less stressful for consumers.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$303.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, FintechIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Phone/Internet Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Competition from platforms like Vroom and Carvana is intensifying.

Semiconductor shortages reduce vehicle inventories, affecting TrueCar's offerings.

Direct-to-consumer sales models may bypass TrueCar's dealership network.

Differentiation

TrueCar offers transparent pricing, simplifying the car-buying process for consumers.

TrueCar+ allows complete online purchase of new, used, and certified pre-owned cars.

TrueCar partners with certified dealers, providing a trusted network for car buyers.

Upsides

TrueCar+ capitalizes on the shift towards digital car-buying platforms.

Rising demand for EVs presents expansion opportunities for TrueCar's platform.

AI integration can enhance TrueCar's personalized user experiences and engagement.

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