Dental Hygienist

Alpha Dental Center; North Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 66,124 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading dental organization in North Dartmouth, MA, is looking for an entry-level Registered Dental Hygienist. The role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care, including hygiene treatments and patient education. Candidates must be licensed in the state, have completed dental hygiene education, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This part-time position offers an opportunity to work within a supportive environment, with benefits including medical and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the state.
• Completion of at least two years of post‑secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Proven experience in providing prophylaxis and taking X‑rays is required.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver thorough hygiene treatment, including prophylaxis and scaling.
• Counsel patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition.
• Maintain accurate periodontal charts and treatment records.
• Manage operatory duties and hygiene supply inventory.

Skills

Clinical Care Excellence

Patient Education

Record Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Job description

Are you a patient-focused, energetic Registered Dental Hygienist looking to join a collaborative team? We are seeking an RDH committed to providing exceptional, gentle care and promoting lifelong oral health.

Alpha Dental Co. is a dental group with a difference. While we operate across 18 established practice locations in Massachusetts (MA) and Rhode Island (RI), each of our offices maintains the personal, caring atmosphere of an individual family practice. We are dedicated to offering all aspects of modern dentistry, ensuring our patients receive comprehensive, high-quality care. When you join our team, you gain the strong, supportive network and resources of a large organization, combined with the close-knit culture and patient focus of a local office.

Base pay range

$48.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care Excellence: Deliver thorough hygiene treatment, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing, using gentle techniques. Administer local anesthetics and apply cavity‑preventive agents like fluorides and sealants as permitted by state law.
• Patient Advocacy & Education: Act as a primary educator, counseling patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition, and helping to manage patient anxiety during treatment.
• Compliance & Records: Maintain accurate periodontal charts, medical histories, and treatment records. Securely manage patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and office policies.
• Operatory & Inventory Management: Efficiently manage operatory duties, including room turnover, disinfection, sterilization of instruments, and daily preparation. Maintain hygiene supply inventory and submit orders.

Requirements

• Licensure: Must be currently licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the state, meeting all applicable state requirements.
• Education: Completion of at least two years of post‑secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Experience: Proven experience in providing prophylaxis and taking X‑rays is required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal skills and good interpersonal skills to build effective rapport with patients, dentists, and coworkers.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Medical Practices

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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