Dental Hygienist

Norwalkdentalassociates; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

A dental practice in Connecticut is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist to join their team. The role involves performing dental hygiene services, educating patients about oral care, and maintaining patient records. Candidates should possess a degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and hold a valid RDH license in Connecticut. Ideal applicants have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. This position offers various benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice in Connecticut (Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH).
• Available to work within current office hours, specific shifts to be determined.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including prophylaxis.
• Detect disease by completing oral cancer screenings and examining gums.
• Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions.
• Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and histories.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines

Possess a professional and positive attitude

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

Dentrix Ascend software

Job description

Description

At Darien Dental Associates, an office within Dental Associates of Connecticut, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients' needs is our most important goal. We employ dentists in the specialties of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and prosthodontics. Our network of high-standard professionals provides exceptional care to our patients throughout Connecticut!

Currently, we are looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our family. Candidate should have a strong work-ethic and be a team player. Recent graduates are welcomed!

Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, application of fluoride and sealants
• Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession
• Selection of materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health
• Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions
• Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, medical and dental histories, and charting in patient charts
• Sterilization of equipment
• Take x-rays as necessary and as recommended by the ADA

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
• Possess a professional and positive attitude
• Associate’s degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Valid license to practice in Connecticut (Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH)
• Available to work within current office hours, specific shifts to be determined:

Location Hours

• Wednesday -8AM-5PM
• Friday - 7:30AM-2PM

Preferred Qualities

Dental office experience

Dentrix Ascend software experience