Dental Hygienist

Star Dental Partners • Annapolis, MD

3d • $60 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Aria Dental of Annapolis is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join their growing team full-time. The practice emphasizes treating patients like family and fostering a supportive team environment. They utilize modern technology and prioritize building meaningful patient relationships. The role involves educating patients on oral health, performing various dental hygiene procedures, and collaborating with a team of medical and dental providers. This opportunity is suitable for new graduates and experienced hygienists alike.

Requirements

• Current Maryland Dental Hygienist license
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-focused care
• Current BLS/CPR certifications
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
• Knowledgeable about periodontal health and comfortable with patient education
• Experience with dental practice software
• Team player mentality - strong collaborator that is open, flexible, and has a positive attitude
• Ability and willingness to learn therapy treatments through training at practice

Nice To Haves

• New Dental Hygienist graduates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Reviewing patient's medical and dental history.
• Proficiency with taking high quality X-rays and able to train to become proficient in high resolution digital imaging.
• Educating patients about oral health, oral hygiene and oral-systemic connections.
• Documents area of existing restorations, identifying potential areas of concern and using co-diagnosing to educate.
• Administers prophylactic, periodontal scaling and delivery of antimicrobial agents.
• Conducts oral cancer, saliva, caries risk screenings and recommending treatments and therapies.
• Able to train and become proficient in digital scanning, leading edge diagnostic and periodontal therapies, and technologies.
• Able to train to become proficient in collaborating with a team of medical and dental providers for the benefit of patient outcomes.
• Educating patients on Treatment plans, Insurance, and collection of payments.
• Able to participate with the business team on management and accountability of hygiene schedule.
• Keeps a positive rapport with patients and team members.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Company Holidays
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and ADD Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed