Overview:
Seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our periodontal team. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional dental care to our patients. If you are passionate about oral health and have excellent communication skills, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including periodontal maintenance and scaling and root planing
- Take digital dental x-rays
- Conduct oral cancer screenings
- Take vital signs and conduct patient assessments
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
- Administer local anesthesia
- Assist the periodontist during procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Follow infection control protocols to ensure a safe and clean environment
Qualifications:
- Valid Dental Hygienist license in CT
- Local Anesthesia Certificate
- Competency in taking vital signs and conducting patient assessments
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently
- Proficiency in Dexis dental software systems
- Strong understanding of dental anatomy and oral health principles
- Familiarity with Dental practice management software
- Experience working in a dental office setting
- Ability to use an Intra-oral scanner is a plus
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including medical insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.
If you are a skilled Dental Hygienist looking to join a dedicated team and you are interested in career growth opportunities, please apply with your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $51.06 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 34 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- hygiene: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenwich, CT 06831 (Required)
Work Location: In person