Dental Hygienist
Affinity Dental Management•Smithtown, NY
•$48 - $58•Onsite
About The Position
NowDental of Suffolk is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their established, modern practice in Smithtown, NY. The role involves working with an active patient base, experienced providers, advanced technology, and a collaborative clinical team. The practice supports hygienists in their professional growth and offers resources for continued development. This position is suitable for both experienced RDHs seeking a long-term practice and new graduates looking to build their careers.
Requirements
- Active New York Dental Hygienist license
- Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program
- Current CPR certification
- Patient-focused approach with strong communication skills
- Collaborative, dependable, and committed to high-quality clinical care
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year of hygiene experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
- Local anesthesia certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal hygiene care
- Perform cleanings, scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments, and other hygiene services within your scope
- Assess periodontal health and communicate clinical findings with patients and providers
- Capture diagnostic-quality digital x-rays and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Educate patients on oral health, home care, periodontal needs, and recommended treatment
- Collaborate with dentists to identify periodontal, restorative, and comprehensive treatment needs
- Build trusted, long-term relationships that encourage patients to stay engaged in their oral health
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k)
- life insurance
- disability coverage
- 3 weeks PTO
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
