Dental Hygienist: Build Lasting Patient Relationships

Affinity Dental Management, Inc.; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO (full-time)

Job summary

Hope Family Dentistry in Simsbury, CT is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our established practice on a part-time or full-time basis. Build genuine relationships with patients, provide preventive and periodontal care, and collaborate with our dentist in a supportive team environment.

As an affiliate of Affinity Dental Management, you’ll work in a modern practice, benefit from a comprehensive package, and have opportunities for ongoing professional development within a caring

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of dental hygiene experience preferred; open to all experience levels.
• Local anesthesia certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal hygiene care.
• Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, debridement, fluoride, and other hygiene services within your scope.
• Assess periodontal health, perform periodontal charting, and identify areas of clinical concern.
• Capture diagnostic x-rays and maintain thorough clinical documentation.
• Educate and motivate patients on oral health, home care, periodontal needs, and preventive treatment.
• Identify periodontal and restorative concerns and collaborate with the dentist on comprehensive treatment recommendations.
• Administer local anesthesia and adjunctive periodontal therapies when licensed and appropriate.
• Build trusted relationships that keep patients engaged in their long-term oral health.
• Maintain exceptional infection-control, OSHA, HIPAA, and clinical standards.

Education

Accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

Local anesthesia certification

Job description

Hope Family Dentistry in Simsbury, CT is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our established practice on a part-time or full-time basis. Build genuine relationships with patients, provide preventive and periodontal care, and collaborate with our dentist in a supportive team environment.

As an affiliate of Affinity Dental Management, you’ll work in a modern practice, benefit from a comprehensive package, and have opportunities for ongoing professional development within a caring