Dental Hygienist

Dental365 • Coventry, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dental365 is hiring a Dental Hygienist for Eric George, DMD & Associates in Coventry, Rhode Island. The hygienist provides patient-focused dental care in a modern practice environment, with one-hour recall appointments and a supportive team culture focused on health rather than sales or production quotas. The role involves performing hygiene procedures according to treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist, assessing oral health, documenting patient information, and educating patients about home care. The schedule lists Mondays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Fridays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; the practice notes that part-time employment is flexible. The salary range is $45–$50 per hour. Benefits vary by employment status, with all listed benefits available to full-time employees working 30 or more hours weekly and some also available to part-time employees.

Requirements

• Active Rhode Island Registered Dental Hygienist license.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification.
• Exceptional working knowledge of comprehensive dentistry, including dental hygiene procedures, patient screening, and meticulous documentation.
• Any additional certification or license required by the state to perform specified duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide concierge-level care with exceptional chairside manner and build trust with patients.
• Identify signs of periodontal disease or potential oral cancers to support patients’ overall oral health.
• Document and review patient medical histories and chief complaints thoroughly.
• Take X-rays and intraoral images to assist with treatment planning and note progress or changes.
• Perform precise oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist.
• Handle emergency measures in response to sudden adverse developments during patient treatment.
• Provide instructions for at-home care and oral health maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Flexible health and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off accruing up to three weeks, company-recognized holidays, and an additional self-care day.
• Hygiene Executive Committee opportunity for selected top hygienists.
• Discounted in-house dental services for employees and immediate family.
• Annual scrub allowance through uniform partners.
• Additional benefits and ongoing perks.

What This Job Offers

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