Dental Hygienist

Cambridge Smiles; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 86,788; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Smiles is seeking a registered dental hygienist to join our growing, small-office team in Cambridge, MA. We focus on quality patient care and a collaborative environment, not a factory setting.

You will perform x-rays, patient education, periodontal screening, fluoride application, and infection control. MA licensure, CPR, and a dental hygiene degree are required; associate’s degree required, bachelor’s/master’s preferred. Salary is competitive at $55–$63/hour.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina to stand for up to eight hours.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in dental hygiene preferred; associate’s degree required.
• Certified to perform CPR.
• Licensed dental hygienist in the state of the job.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Use x-ray machines to take photos of the patients’ teeth so the dentist can clearly identify cavities or other oral health issues
• Educate patients of all ages on how to take care of their teeth through good flossing and brushing twice daily
• Look for signs of gum disease, infections, or cavities to ensure issues are caught early and can be treated
• Remove plaque and apply fluoride or other sealants to prevent cavities and tooth decay
• Sterilize all dental equipment to make sure everything is properly cleaned

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Job description

We're looking for a registered dental hygienist to join our growing team! We are a smaller office with 2 dentists and 5 chairs that treats mostly adults. We focus on quality patient care - WE ARE NOT A FACTORY! I may be biased, but we have a great team here that helps each other out and gets along!

Responsibilities

• Use x-ray machines to take photos of the patients’ teeth so the dentist can clearly identify cavities or other oral health issues
• Educate patients of all ages on how to take care of their teeth through good flossing and brushing twice daily
• Look for signs of gum disease, infections, or cavities to ensure issues are caught early and can be treated
• Remove plaque and apply fluoride or other sealants to prevent cavities and tooth decay
• Sterilize all dental equipment to make sure everything is properly cleaned

Qualifications

• Physical stamina to stand for up to 8 hours at a time
• Bachelor’s degree or master's degree in registered dental hygiene program preferred, associate’s degree required
• Certified to perform CPR
• Has dental hygienist licensure in the state where the job is located
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Compensation

$55 - $63/hour

About Cambridge Smiles

We are a general dentistry office, treating patients ages 8 and up. Our goal at Cambridge Smiles is to provide top-quality care to our patients. Doesn't everyone say that? What makes us different?

We have worked to grow a team that actually enjoys working together. That doesn't mean the work can't be challenging, but it is much more bearable with a good group of people by your side.

We are a privately owned office, so we are able to have more control over how the office is run and the quality of care we provide to our patients.