Registered Dental Hygienist

About Us
We are a modern, well-established, multi-doctor general dental practice in Amherst, MA, seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team. Our practice is patient-centered, and our primary drive is ensuring excellent oral health through education, prevention, and personalized care. With over 40 years in the community, our office has built long-term relationships with patients who feel like family. We take pride in providing the highest quality of dental care, supported by advanced technology, continuous training, and a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities
● As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will play a key role in patient care and education. Your responsibilities include:
● Providing preventive dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, and oral cancer screenings
● Taking and interpreting dental radiographs
● Assisting in co-diagnosis and treatment planning alongside the doctors
● Educating patients on oral health, preventive care, and treatment options
● Building and maintaining strong relationships with patients, fostering trust, and providing long-term care
● Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records and charting
● Ensuring a safe and clean operatory environment by adhering to OSHA, infection control, and HIPAA protocols
● Supporting the team in a single-column, assisted hygiene model to deliver excellent, attentive service

Office Culture & Perks:
● Supportive doctors who listen, mentor, and collaborate closely with the hygiene team
● Partnership-focused approach — our doctors value the hygienist’s input and expertise
● Regular team events and celebrations (holiday parties, birthdays, anniversaries, employee appreciation)
● Fun, energetic, and team-oriented atmosphere with a high standard of patient care
● Advanced treatment offerings, including implants, extractions, and comprehensive patient-centered care
● Mentorship opportunities — one of our doctors practiced as an RDH for 5 years, creating a unique, supportive perspective for the hygiene team

We’re seeking a hygienist who is:
● Highly motivated and detail-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced environment
● Patient-centered, compassionate, and focused on building lasting relationships
● Skilled in preventive care and comfortable performing screenings, perio procedures, and patient education
● Forward-thinking, able to recognize areas of improvement for patients, and confident in bringing insights to the doctors
● Engaged, energetic, and excited to be part of a collaborative team environment
● Dedicated to continuous learning and professional development

Benefits:
● Medical Insurance
● Dental Benefits
● Vacation
● Paid Holidays
● Sick Time
● 401(k) & Profit Sharing
●Continuing Education Support – Local CE dental district society membership, conference stipend (Yankee Dental, CPR, OSHA, and more)

Location: Amherst, MA
Schedule: 3 days a week, potential Thursdays in the future
● Monday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
● Tuesday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
● Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

If you are a caring and motivated hygienist who thrives in a supportive, patient-first environment, we’d love to hear from you. This is more than just a position — it’s a chance to grow with a team that values quality care, education, and genuine relationships.

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