Dental Hygienist - Newington

Overview:

Dental Hygienist Family Dental Practice of Newington, CT Full or Part-time.

Schedule: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday **Flexible on schedule and hours**

You will work closely with the doctor(s) and educate patients to provide preventive and therapeutic dental care to maintain smiles and overall health! If you are a skilled and compassionate professional, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive documentation and continuous communication/collaboration with the doctor(s).
• Perform accurate assessments according to ADA and AAP guidelines/standards including, but not limited to: caries risk; periodontal condition; oral cancer; radiographic technique and findings.
• Effectively perform appropriate preventive or therapeutic procedure as prescribed by the doctor.
• Educate patients about clinical findings, oral health/overall health, progression of disease, proper home care and recare frequencies.
• Focus on comprehensive patient care.
• Manage schedules.
• Commitment to maintaining dental hygiene licensure and knowledge through continuing education

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with the potential for unlimited earnings based on the level of care you provide to your patients.
• Full-time (32 hours), part-time and internal temp/per diem opportunities available.
• Comprehensive benefits:
• Sick time accrual for part-time positions.
• Vacation accrual and 6 paid holidays for full-time positions.
• Choice of comprehensive medical plans and optional HSA.
• Voluntary benefits which include life insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, and more.
• 42 North Dental Benefits Plan for you and your family.
• 401k.
• $350 annual continuing education reimbursement as well as 42 North Dental sponsored CE opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative Hygiene Leadership Team.
• Clinical and schedule autonomy. No product sales or quotas.
• Updated and well-maintained offices.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology in most offices such as:
• Dentrix Ascend practice management software.
• Perio voice recognition.
• Videa Health AI x-ray technology for periodontal RBL and carious lesion detection.
• iTero scanners.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Active RDH license in the state of practice.
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication and collaboration with the dentist and the office team.
• Team player who supports cohesiveness throughout the office.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.