Registered Dental Hygienist

Select Dental Management LLC; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental office in Newton is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join their team. The role involves patient screenings, plaque removal, and educating patients on oral hygiene. This position is open to new graduates and offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical, and dental allowances.

Benefits

PTO, paid holidays, office closure days

Medical

Vision

Dental allowance

Uniform allowance

401(k) Eligibility

Free, monthly CE opportunities

Qualifications

• New grads welcome.
• Strong commitment to patient care and quality work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screening procedures and oral health assessments.
• Remove calculus and plaque from teeth surfaces.
• Apply preventive materials and teach oral hygiene strategies.

Skills

Commitment to patient care

Education

Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene

State certification/license

Job description

Join to apply for the Registered Dental Hygienist role at Select Dental Management LLC.

We are looking for an outgoing Registered Dental Hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our fast-paced dental office.

We welcome new grads & offer support as you start your new career.

Full-time / Part-time

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse.
2. Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.
3. Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
4. Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).
5. Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
6. Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
7. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Possess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health, and quality work.

Education And Experience

• Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene.
• State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist.
• New grads welcome.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees*

• PTO, paid holidays, office closure days
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental allowance
• Uniform allowance, as needed
• 401(k) Eligibility
• Free, monthly CE opportunities throughout the year
• And many more!*

*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Dentists