Hygienist

Dental Associates of CT

Waterbury (CT)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 73,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Waterbury Dental Care in Waterbury, CT is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our team. We value quality care in a relaxed environment and welcome recent graduates.

Responsibilities include prophylaxis, scaling/root planing, X-rays, patient education, and maintaining charts; must hold CT RDH license and an accredited hygiene degree. Standard office hours apply; benefits include insurance and 401(k).

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 and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, application of fluoride and sealants.
Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession.
Selection of materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health.
Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions.
Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, medical and dental histories, and charting in patient charts.
Sterilization of equipment.
Take x-rays as necessary and as recommended by the ADA.

Skills

Excellent communication and inter个人al

Professional attitude

Follow policies and guidelines

Education

Associate’s degree in dental hygiene

CT RDH license

Tools

Dentrix Ascend software

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Waterbury Dental Care, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients' needs is our most important goal. We employ dentists in the specialties of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and prosthodontics. Our network of high-standard professionals provides exceptional care to our patients throughout Connecticut!

Currently, we are looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our family. Candidate should have a strong work-ethic and be a team player. Recent graduates are welcomed!

Specific Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, application of fluoride and sealants
Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession
Selection of materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health
Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions
Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, medical and dental histories, and charting in patient charts
Sterilization of equipment
Take x-rays as necessary and as recommended by the ADA

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
Possess a professional and positive attitude
Associate’s degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
Valid license to practice in Connecticut (Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH)
Available to work within current office hours, specific shifts to be determined:

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