Dental Hygienist - Chelmsford, MA

Dental Career Services; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with bonus system

PTO

Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental

401k + match

Continuing Education

Job summary

A dental care provider in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist. Responsibilities include preparing patients, performing cleanings, and educating on oral hygiene. Candidates must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with knowledge in dental technology and have basic computer skills. The role offers competitive pay along with benefits like PTO, medical coverage, and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth.
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening and examining gums.
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions.
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and histories.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering supplies.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending workshops and participating in societies.

Skills

Registered Dental Hygienist

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Use of Dental Technology

Infection Control

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist

Tools

Panorex

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Chelmsford, MA

• Status: Full-Time

Appointment Lengths: Because the practice wants to ensure the best clinical care for each patient, they provide a generous amount of time per procedure and do not support assisted hygiene:

• Adult recall: 60
• Child recall: 30
• Scaling and Root Planning: 60-90

Technology:

• Panorex
• New Instruments
• Excellent pay with bonus system
• PTO
• Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental
• 401k + match
• Continuing Education

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Requirements:

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (e-mail and contact management preferred)
• Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance