Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist Job

Plymouth Dental Group is seeking a friendly, skilled, and dependable Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing dental team. The ideal candidate is passionate about oral health, provides compassionate patient care, and is committed to creating a comfortable and positive experience for patients of all ages.

In this role, you will provide preventive and periodontal care, perform patient assessments, take digital X-rays, maintain accurate clinical records, and educate patients about their oral health.

Responsibilities

Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing
Provide periodontal therapy according to patients’ individual needs
Complete periodontal charting and comprehensive oral-health assessments
Review patients’ medical and dental histories and take vital signs
Take digital dental X-rays using proper techniques and safety protocols
Document assessments, findings, and treatment accurately in electronic patient records
Educate patients about oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment recommendations
Identify areas of concern and communicate findings clearly to the dentist
Prepare treatment rooms and help maintain dental equipment
Follow all infection-control, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements
Work collaboratively with the dentist and other team members
Provide compassionate care to both adult and pediatric patients
Help create a friendly and welcoming environment for every patient
Qualifications

Active Massachusetts Dental Hygienist license
Current CPR/BLS certification
Local anesthesia certification preferred
Previous dental-hygiene experience preferred; however, qualified new graduates are welcome to apply
Experience with digital X-rays and periodontal charting
Familiarity with dental practice-management software, such as Open Dental, is preferred
Strong understanding of dental terminology and infection-control procedures
Excellent clinical, communication, patient-education, and customer-service skills
Professional, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
Ability to work effectively in a busy dental-office environment
Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
Position Details

Job type: Full-time or part-time
Schedule: Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Flexible days may be considered.
Pay: $52-$65 base on her experiance
Location: Plymouth Dental Group, 1 Scobee Circle, Unit 2A, Plymouth, MA 02360
How to Apply

Please submit your résumé, along with a brief note describing your dental-hygiene experience and availability.

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person