Dental Hygienist, Sign-On Bonus Offered
Join a dental practice that is dedicated to making our team members and our patients' lives better through oral health. The growth and development of our clinical team members are of utmost importance. This is an opportunity for you to thrive in an efficient office environment with an outstanding dental team that is well trained and highly motivated.
We are looking for an energetic, patient-focused registered dental hygienist to provide best-in-class patient care.
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time, 3-4 days per week
Job Responsibilities
- Patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, taking blood pressure and pulse, etc.
- Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
- Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
- Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene
- Registered Dental Hygienist in the state of Massachusetts
- One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry is preferred, but open to no experience for the right candidate.
- Experience in appropriate prevention techniques and oral hygiene instructions for patients.
- Possess problem solving and strong written and oral communication skills
- Committed to patient care, patient health, and quality work
Benefits for Full-Time Employees*
- PTO, office closure days, paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- Commuter and other voluntary benefits
- And many more!
*Benefits subject to change
Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions "Committed to improving lives one smile at a time"
1) Commitment - Provide exceptional care and a WOW experience to our patients
2) Collaboration -We accomplish more together than individually
3) Communication -Clear expectations and feedback to our patients and team members
4) Cultivation - Mentorship, education and training to empower leaders at the practice level
5) Continuity - Develop lifelong patient and team relationships
6) Community -Strong presence in the communities in which we are located