Dental Hygienist

Alpha Dental Center; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 66,124 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A dental group in Warwick, RI, is seeking a patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join their collaborative team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care, promote oral health, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations. Candidates must be licensed in Rhode Island and possess a minimum of two years in an accredited dental hygiene program. This position offers competitive hourly pay plus benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in Rhode Island.
• 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 skills and good interpersonal skills to build effective rapport with patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver thorough hygiene treatment, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing.
• Counsel patients on proper oral hygiene and manage patient anxiety during treatment.
• Maintain accurate periodontal charts and treatment records.
• Efficiently manage operatory duties and maintain hygiene supply inventory.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Clinical care

Education

Post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program

Job description

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Base pay range

$48.00/hr - $50.00/hr

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 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.

Benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) and more.

Location

Warwick, RI