Dental Hygienist - Part-Time; Mon, Tues, Thurs (Concord, MA)

Bedi Dental Group•Concord, MA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Bedi Dental Group is seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Hygienist to provide hygiene treatment and support comprehensive patient care at its Concord, Massachusetts practice. The hygienist works with dentists to create treatment plans and performs preventive and periodontal hygiene services, including cleaning teeth, taking X-rays, examining oral health, and maintaining patient records. The role calls for strong communication and organizational skills, compassion, and the ability to build positive relationships with patients and coworkers. The practice is part of a family of eight offices in the Greater Boston area and one office in Colchester, Vermont. Bedi Dental Group describes its mission as helping patients live healthier, happier lives through compassionate, proactive care and provider integrity. The practice emphasizes collaboration, a supportive team environment, advanced dental technology, a diverse patient base, and work-life balance.

Requirements

State licensure to practice dental hygiene and compliance with applicable state requirements.
At least two years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program.
Experience with dental assistance specific to periodontics.
Experience providing prophylaxis and taking X-rays.
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, and coworkers.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for communicating with patients and staff.
Compassion and commitment to the full patient care experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Open Dental is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide hygiene treatment to patients.
Review the daily hygiene schedule with the patient care coordinator.
Review patients’ health and dental history forms and update them as necessary.
Perform scaling, root planing, and selective polishing as appropriate.
Polish restorations.
Take patient radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.
Gather and review patient charts for the day.
Maintain a supply inventory for hygiene treatments.
Maintain treatment-room cleanliness and sterilization in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Apply cavity-preventative agents, such as fluoride and sealants.
Accurately record treatments provided.
Teach patients proper oral hygiene techniques.
Counsel patients on oral health and nutrition.
Work with dentists to develop treatment plans and support comprehensive patient care.