Registered Dental Hygienist

High Tech Family Dentistry; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join their team. The role involves patient screening, preventive care, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient care, with a focus on providing high-quality dental services in a modern, fully digital environment.

Benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Medical benefits

Vision coverage

Dental allowance

Uniform allowance

401(k) eligibility

Qualifications

• State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist.
• One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screening procedures and assess oral health conditions.
• Remove calculus and plaque from teeth surfaces.
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Care Commitment

Education

Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene

Job description

High Tech Family Dentistry proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office. Apply today and be part of our exciting journey!

Overview

We are looking for an outgoing Registered Dental Hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our fast-paced dental office. Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required. Our modern, fully digital practices provide restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, extractions, and implant restorations.

Schedule: Full-time

Duties/Responsibilities

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.
Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.
Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).
Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
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.
One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred but open to no experience for the right candidate.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees*

PTO, paid holidays, office closure days
Medical
Vision
Dental allowance
Uniform allowance, as needed
401(k) Eligibility
And many more!

*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*

Our Mission & Values: To make the teams, patients, and practices we support healthier and happier.

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