Dental Hygienist

Alpha Dental Center; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A dental group in Providence, RI is seeking a dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist to provide exceptional patient care. In this role, you will deliver thorough hygiene treatments with a focus on patient education and anxiety management. You will maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing operatory duties in a collaborative environment. Join a supportive team that values patient-focused care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering thorough hygiene treatment using gentle techniques.
• Strong skills in patient education regarding oral hygiene and nutrition.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical histories and treatment records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver thorough hygiene treatment, including prophylaxis and scaling.
• Counsel patients on proper oral hygiene and manage anxiety during treatment.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with regulations.
• Manage operatory duties, including disinfection and sterilization of instruments.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Oral hygiene education

Clinical care

Compliance management

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.

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 догмат. off 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.

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