Dental Hygienist

CarolinasDentist; Spring Lake, Gilroy (NJ, CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a dedicated dental hygienist to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will perform essential hygiene procedures, educate patients about oral health, and manage non-surgical periodontal care. The practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans and a positive work environment, ensuring that you can thrive while making a real difference in patients' lives. With a substantial benefits package and a commitment to professional development, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about dental health and patient care.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

401(k) with 4% matching

Paid time off

Continuing education offered at no charge

Positive work environment

Hygiene culture coaching

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification from an accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license where employed.

Responsibilities

• Perform licensed hygiene procedures and educate patients.
• Manage nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Hygiene Functions

Dental Software Experience

Education

Dental Hygiene Certification

Tools

Dental Software

Job description

About the Practice

At CarolinasDentist in Spring Lake, we care for our patients the way we’d want our own families to be treated. From the moment our patients first walk through our door to admiring the beautiful smile in the mirror when they leave, we make our patients feel comfortable, unique and compassionately cared for. Our dedicated team in Spring Lake offers personalized treatment plans designed to meet our patients' specific dental needs. Our highly trained and skilled dental clinicians at CarolinasDentist stay up to date on the latest advancements in dental care to ensure our patients enjoy excellent oral health and wear a beautiful smile for a lifetime.

Responsibilities

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

• Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
• Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.
• Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
• Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license where employed.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
• Experience with dental software.

Benefits Offered

As a key part of our patient care team, our dental hygienists are offered a substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with 4% matching, holiday pay and paid time off, CEs offered at no charge, positive work environment, and hygiene culture coaching.

Salary Range

40-50

Requisition Number

2025-15541