Dental Hygienist

Dental365•Woonsocket, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dental365 is hiring a Dental Hygienist for Picard Dental Associates in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The role provides patient-centered dental hygiene care in a modern practice environment, with one-hour appointments for new patients and recalls. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; scheduling is flexible, with the option to add Thursdays and/or remove Mondays. A $3,000 welcoming bonus is currently offered to the right candidate. The hygienist will provide attentive care, assess and document patients’ oral and medical health, take images and X-rays, perform hygiene procedures according to the attending dentist’s treatment plans, respond to emergencies, and guide patients on at-home oral care. Dental365 describes a supportive workplace that emphasizes health over sales, offers career growth through its Hygiene Executive Committee, and does not impose production quotas. The stated salary range is $45–$50 per hour. Benefits listed as available at full-time employment of 30 or more hours weekly include health and vision insurance options, a 401(k) with matching, paid time off, an annual self-care day, and an in-house dental program. Some benefits are also available to part-time employees.

Requirements

Hold an active Registered Dental Hygienist license in the state where applying.
Have current CPR (BLS) certification.
Have exceptional working knowledge of comprehensive dentistry, including dental hygiene procedures, patient screening, and meticulous documentation.
Hold 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.
Enhance oral health by identifying signs of periodontal disease or potential oral cancers.
Document and review detailed patient medical histories and chief complaints.
Take X-rays and intraoral images to support treatment planning and track progress or changes.
Perform oral hygiene procedures according to treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist.
Respond proficiently to emergencies and sudden adverse developments during patient treatment.
Provide instructions for at-home care and oral health maintenance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Quarterly bonus opportunities based on office goals.
Flexible health and vision insurance plans.
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
Accrue up to three weeks of paid time off.
Annual self-care day.
Hygiene Executive Committee, including an annual committee made up of top hygienists.
Heavily discounted in-house dental services for employees and their immediate family.
Annual scrub allowance through uniform partners.
Additional benefits and ongoing perks.
$3,000 welcoming bonus for the right candidate.