Dental Hygienist - Leominster, MA

Dental Career Services; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with bonus program

Wellness pay

Medical coverage

Continuing education

Uniforms provided

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Leominster, MA is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality patient care in a supportive team environment. The role encompasses preparing patients, performing dental cleanings, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Candidates must be a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist, with knowledge of basic computer skills and dental technology. This position offers excellent pay, bonuses, and benefits like medical coverage and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Familiarity with dental technology and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental hygiene treatment.
• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning teeth.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal disease assessments.
• Maintain dental equipment and supplies inventory.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices.

Skills

Dental Technology

Infection Control

Health Promotion

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist License

Tools

Dentrix

CBCT Scanner

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Leominster, MA

We are searching for a talented and education-centric Dental Hygienist to join a multi-specialty practice in Leominster, MA. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented team of specialists and general dentists in a supportive but fast paced environment.

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 minutes
• Child recall: 45 minutes
• Scaling and Root Planning: 60-90 minutes

Technology:

• Dentrix - paperless environment
• CBCT Scanner
• Excellent pay with bonus program
• Wellness Pay - they pay you to take care of yourself!
• Room for growth
• Medical Coverage
• Continuing Education
• Uniforms Provided

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