Dental Hygienist - Collaborative Practice with Great Benefits

Dental Associates of CT; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 149,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

All Smiles of Connecticut, an office within Archway Dental Partners, is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist in Windsor Locks, CT. The successful candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering quality care in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include prophylaxis, scaling/root planing, fluoride and sealants, cancer screenings, patient education, and charting. CT RDH license and ability to work daytime shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines.
• Possess a professional and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene services: prophylaxis, scaling/root planing, fluoride and sealants.
• Detect disease via oral cancer screening; examine gums and recession.
• Select materials and equipment for hygiene visit based on oral health.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Document hygiene services: vital signs, histories, charting.
• Sterilize equipment.
• Take x-rays as recommended by the ADA.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Policy compliance

Professional attitude

Education

Associate degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

All Smiles of Connecticut, an office within Archway Dental Partners, is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist in Windsor Locks, CT. The successful candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering quality care in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include prophylaxis, scaling/root planing, fluoride and sealants, cancer screenings, patient education, and charting. CT RDH license and ability to work daytime shifts are required.