Dental Hygienist at Dental Associates of CT

New London, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental Prophylaxis, Scaling And Root Planing, Fluoride Application, Sealant Application, Oral Cancer Screening, Periodontal Disease Assessment, Oral Hygiene Instruction, Plaque Control Instruction, Postoperative Instruction, Vital Signs Documentation, Medical History Documentation, Dental History Documentation, Equipment Sterilization, X-ray Taking, Team Player, Communication Skills

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description At New London Dental Care, 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 Friday Saturday -Every other Preferred Qualities: Dental office experience Dentrix Ascend software experience

Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will be responsible for performing essential dental hygiene services including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and applying fluoride and sealants. Key duties also involve disease detection through screenings, patient education on oral hygiene, and accurate charting of medical and dental histories.