Dental Hygienist

Saratoga Dental Care PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Health benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Advanced DDS in Garden City, NY is seeking an Registered Dental Hygienist to join a fully digital office. The position offers a supportive team environment with modern technology like iTero and Overjet, and a focus on patient-centered care in a long-standing family practice.

The role requires an Associate or higher degree in Dental Hygiene, state licensure, and a commitment to exceptional patient care. Competitive benefits and a 30-hour workweek option are available.

Qualifications

• Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene.
• State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist.
• One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred but open to no experience for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
• Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).
• Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
• Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).

Skills

Patient care

Education

Dental Hygiene degree

Job description

Location: Advanced DDS Registered Dental Hygienist - Advanced DDS (Garden City, NY) Where support, technology, and patient-centered care come together.

Salary Range: $55.00 To $60.00 Hourly

At Advanced DDS, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team experience. That's why we focus on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where hygienists are respected, trusted, and set up for success from day one. We're a long-standing family practice in Garden City, NY, known for building trust with generations of patients, and for delivering advanced care in a modern, comfortable setting. As a fully digital office equipped with iTero (digital scanning technology), Overjet (AI-assisted radiograph review).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
• Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).
• Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
• Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Possess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health and quality work.
• Education and Experience Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene. State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist. One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred but open to no experience for the right candidate.

Benefits Offered

• Office accepts PPO & Fee for service Insurances.
• Competitive health benefits offered at 30 hours per week.
• Matching 401K retirement Plan.
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays.
• Life & Disability Insurance.

If you're looking for a place where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your patients feel the difference—you'll feel right at home at Advanced DDS in Garden City.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Thank you for considering a career with us! We understand you have options and that each of you have specific interests and goals. We take pride in learning about what is important to you and why you are looking to make a career change. We look forward to exploring this potential opportunity with you and providing you with enough information to make an informed decision about the next step in your career.

We strive every day to provide the best possible experience for our patients. We believe strongly in our values that guide us towards unity and teamwork. Collectively we make an I.M.P.A.C.T that makes a difference. I-Integrity M-Mentorship P-Partnership A-Action C-Caring T-Transparency