Dental Hygienist - Castleton, VT

Dental Career Services; Castleton (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k + Match

Job summary

A dental office in Castleton, VT is seeking a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist. This role involves conducting patient screenings, removing plaque, teaching oral hygiene strategies, and counseling on nutrition. A strong commitment to patient care and a valid state license are required. The position offers a sign-on bonus, paid time off, holidays, and a 401k with match. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and able to work collaboratively within a dental team.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred with a current dental hygienist license required.
• One year or more of Registered Dental Hygienist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screening procedures and assess oral health conditions.
• Remove calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the teeth.
• Apply preventive materials to the teeth.
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies.
• Counsel patients about nutrition's impact on oral health.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Patient care commitment

Communication skills

Ability to teach oral hygiene strategies

Education

Associate or advanced degree in Registered Dental Hygienist

State certification/license

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Castleton, VT

• Job: Registered Dental Hygienist
• Location: Castleton, VT
• Status: Full-Time or Part-Time
• Sign on Bonus up to $5,000!!

We are looking for an outgoing full-time Registered Dental Hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our fast-paced dental office. Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required. Our modern, fully digital practices provide restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, extractions, and implant restorations.

What we offer for full-time:

• Sign-on bonus
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k + Match
• Plus additional benefits not listed here

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

Qualifications:

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

Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier!

• Positive Energy We are enthusiastic, empathetic, compassionate, optimistic, generous, kind, and passionate.
• Partnership Work collaboratively together to achieve shared goals. We accomplish more together than as individuals. We are better together.
• Communication Set clear expectations and feedback to our patients and team members.
• Growth - We strive to continuously improve and are goal-oriented. We grow always in all ways.