Dental Hygienist - Rhode Island Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics

Specialty Dental Brands; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in East Greenwich is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dental hygiene, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include cleaning teeth, examining gums, and providing health education to patients. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years relevant experience, preferably in a pediatric office.
• Must maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Cleans teeth and examines gums for signs of disease.
• Records patient medical histories and charts conditions for diagnosis.
• Provides health education to improve oral health.

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene

CPR Certification

Tools

Autoclave

X-ray Equipment

Job description

Dental Hygienist - Rhode Island Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics

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• Knowledge of general principles of dentistry and advanced knowledge of dental hygiene.
• Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.
• Examines gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease. Feels lymph nodes under patient’s chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer.
• Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Exposes and develops x-ray film.
• Records and reviews patient medical histories. Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilizes dental instruments.
• Provides clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
• Navigate software without assistance.
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies.
• Must be flexible.
• Regular attendance of continuing education courses.
• Must maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by state.
• May be required to travel between office locations. Must be insurable by the company’s insurance.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned by management.
  
  

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Website: https://richildrensdentistry.com/

• Knowledge of general principles of dentistry and advanced knowledge of dental hygiene.
• Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.
• Examines gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease. Feels lymph nodes under patient’s chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer.
• Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Exposes and develops x-ray film.
• Records and reviews patient medical histories. Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilizes dental instruments.
• Provides clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
• Navigate software without assistance.
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies.
• Must be flexible.
• Regular attendance of continuing education courses.
• Must maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by state.
• May be required to travel between office locations. Must be insurable by the company’s insurance.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned by management.
  
  

Equipment Used

• General office equipment (e.g. computer).
• Autoclave
• Ultrasonic
• Hand pieces, suction and a variety of instruments
• General lab equipment (e.g. model trimmer, etc.)
• X-ray equipment
  
  

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Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Must be comfortable in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.
• Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Comfortable interacting with the general public.
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicants will be subject to a background check, including criminal history, driving history and character references.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Associates Degree or the successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental hygiene.
• State License
• CPR Certification
• Minimum two to four (2-4) years of relevant experience, preferably in a pediatric office.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure of hazards to eyes, lungs, and other body parts.
• Exposure to chemicals and potentially hazardous materials.
• Must wear protective equipment (e.g. goggles, gloves, masks) to protect eyes, handle hot objects, or to avoid inhaling dust.
• Excellent speaking and listening skills, requiring the perception of speech.
• Must have high finger dexterity to perform duties involving work on the computer and with instruments.
  
  

Salary Description

$40.00-$44.00

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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