Dental Hygienist (Colchester, VT) FT

Bedi Dental Group; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.

Short and Long-term disability.

401(k) with company match.

Paid time off (PTO) and Holidays.

Job summary

Bedi Dental Group in Colchester, VT is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join our established practice. You will work with dentists to create treatment plans, perform hygiene treatments, take radiographs, and maintain patient records with empathy and professionalism.

Ideal candidates are excellent communicators, organized, and able to build strong relationships with patients and staff. We offer a supportive team, a modern facility, and a compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• State licensure to practice dental hygiene as required by state law.
• Completion of at least 2 years of post-secondary education in dental hygiene.
• Experience with prophylaxis and taking X-rays.

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene treatment to patients.
• Review daily hygiene schedule with the patient care coordinator.
• Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary.
• Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate.
• Polish restorations.
• Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by dentist.
• Maintain a supply inventory for hygiene treatments.
• Maintain treatment room to ensure cleanliness and sterilization per OSHA regulations.
• Apply cavity-preventative agents, such as fluorides and sealants.
• Accurately and appropriately record provided treatments.
• Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients.
• Counsel patients on oral health and nutrition.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Open Dental knowledge

Education

State licensure

2 years post-secondary education in dental hygiene

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Dental Hygienist

Company: Bedi Dental Group

Location: 106 High Point Circle, Suite 100, Colchester, VT 05446

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $48.00 - $55.00 Hourly.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Short and Long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and Holidays.

About the Role

Bedi Dental Group is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Dental Hygienist to join our established practice. Our ideal candidates accept a high level of responsibility and working with Dentists to create treatment plans so they can more efficiently care for patients, with duties such as cleaning teeth, taking X-rays, examining oral health, applying preventative agents and maintaining patient records. We welcome Hygienists who are excellent communicators, organized and can build strong relationships with both patients and co-workers. Here are a few ways that Bedi Dental supports its great team of providers and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing hygiene treatment to patients.
• Review daily schedule with the patient care coordinator for hygiene patients.
• Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary.
• Perform scaling. Root planning and selective polishing for patients as appropriate.
• Polish restorations.
• Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by dentist.
• Gather and review patient charts for the day.
• Maintain a supply inventory for hygiene treatments.
• Maintain treatment room to ensure cleanliness and sterilization per OSHA regulations.
• Apply cavity-preventative agents, such as fluorides and sealants.
• Accurately and appropriately record provided treatments.
• Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients.
• Counsel patients on oral health and nutrition.

Qualifications

• State licensure to practice Dental Hygiene, and meet all applicable state requirements.
• Must have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Experience with Dental Assistance specific to Periodontics.
• Experience providing prophylaxis and taking X-rays.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers.
• Strong computer skills (List of specific dental software(s) previously worked with).
• Open Dental knowledge is a plus!
• Excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff.
• Leading with compassion and a commitment to the full patient care experience.

The Bedi Dental Group Experience

We're a family of 8 offices in the Greater Boston area, with an additional office in Colchester, Vermont. Our mission is to help patients live healthier, happier lives by leading with compassion, providing proactive patient care, and working with the integrity of our providers. We believe it's possible for dentists to spend the time needed to treat every patient in a comprehensive manner. This approach is not only more profitable and fulfilling for the dentist and their teams, but also more beneficial for the entirety of the Bedi Dental patient care experience.

• Exceptional Success: Our office has established itself as a leader in the field, providing exceptional dental care and transforming smiles.
• Collaborative Environment: We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do.
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Our office is equipped with the latest technologies and advanced dental equipment, enabling us to provide cutting-edge treatments and exceptional patient experiences.
• Diverse Patient Base: Our practice attracts a diverse range of patients from complex implant cases to cosmetic and reconstructive treatments.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our practice prioritizes flexibility and offers competitive compensation packages.