Dental Hygienist at Dental Associates of CT

New Haven, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental prophylaxis, Scaling and root planing, Fluoride application, Sealants application, Oral cancer screening, Periodontal disease assessment, Plaque control instruction, Vital signs recording, Medical history documentation, Dental history documentation, Charting, Equipment sterilization, X-ray taking, Communication, Interpersonal skills

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description At [LOCATION NAME], an office within Dental Associates of Connecticut, 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: [LOCATION NAME] Location Hours: Monday - 8:00AM-5:00PM Tuesday - 8:00AM-5:00PM Wednesday - 8:00AM-5:00PM Friday -8:00AM-5:00PM Preferred Qualities: Dental office experience Dentrix Ascend software experience

Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will perform essential dental hygiene services such as prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and applying fluoride and sealants. Responsibilities also include disease detection via oral cancer screening and educating patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.