Dental Hygienist - Full-Time; Mon thru Thurs (Colchester, VT)
About The Position
Bedi Dental Group is seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Hygienist to join its established practice in Colchester, Vermont. The role provides hygiene treatment and supports dentists in creating treatment plans to care for patients. Duties include cleaning teeth, taking X-rays, examining oral health, applying preventive agents, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate is responsible, organized, communicates well, and builds strong relationships with patients and coworkers. The practice describes a collaborative and supportive environment, a state-of-the-art facility with advanced dental equipment, a diverse patient base, and an emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility. The position is full-time, Monday through Thursday.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide hygiene treatment to patients.
- Review the daily hygiene schedule with the patient care coordinator.
- Review patient 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 an inventory of supplies for hygiene treatments.
- Maintain treatment-room cleanliness and sterilization in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluoride and sealants.
- Accurately record treatments provided.
- Teach patients proper oral hygiene techniques.
- Counsel patients on oral health and nutrition.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Competitive compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
