Dental Hygienist
About The Position
Dental365 - Stamford is hiring a Dental Hygienist to provide patient-centered dental care in a modern practice environment. The role emphasizes attentive chairside care, trust-building, oral-health assessment, accurate documentation, and hygiene procedures consistent with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist. Hygienists also educate patients about at-home care and respond appropriately to emergencies during treatment. The practice schedules work Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. New-patient and recall appointments are one hour. The practice describes its environment as contemporary, safety-conscious, and equipped with modern technology. It offers opportunities to engage with a Hygiene Executive Committee and supports career growth in a team culture that emphasizes health over sales and does not impose production quotas. The position offers $55–$65 per hour, plus a hygiene bonusing program. Benefits are available based on employment status; all listed benefits are available to full-time employees working 30 or more hours weekly, and some are also available to part-time employees.
Requirements
- Active 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.
- Review and document patient medical histories and chief complaints.
- Take X-rays and intraoral images to support treatment planning and document progress or changes.
- Perform 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 of $55–$65 per hour plus a hygiene bonusing program.
- Quarterly bonus opportunity based on office goals.
- Flexible health and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Paid time off accruing up to three weeks, plus an annual personal day.
- Hygiene Executive Committee for top hygienists; the committee is annual.
- Discounted in-house dental services for the employee and immediate family.
- Annual scrub allowance through uniform partners.
- Additional perks and fringe benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
