Private Practice Dental Hygienist - Personal, Thorough Care

DirectDental; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Job summary

Bedford Dental in Bedford, MA is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join a private practice with a focus on comprehensive care and long-term patient relationships.

We offer one-hour appointments, a collaborative team, and opportunities to work with Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT/Airflow). The role emphasizes prevention, periodontal health, and patient education in a low-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Dental Hygiene license.
• Current Massachusetts Local Anesthesia Permit L.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal hygiene care.
• Perform periodontal assessment, prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
• Administer local anesthesia when indicated.
• Obtain radiographs and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Educate patients on oral health, periodontal disease, home care, and treatment recommendations.
• Incorporate Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT/Airflow) into preventive care; training provided if needed.
• Collaborate closely with the dentist and clinical team to support comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain high standard of professionalism, infection control, and patient experience.

Skills

Periodontal assessment

Clinical hygiene

Patient education

Communication skills

GBT/Airflow experience

Job description

Bedford Dental in Bedford, MA is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join a private practice with a focus on comprehensive care and long-term patient relationships.

We offer one-hour appointments, a collaborative team, and opportunities to work with Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT/Airflow). The role emphasizes prevention, periodontal health, and patient education in a low-volume setting.