Registered Dental Hygienist

Select Dental Management•Plainville, CT

10d•$47 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Central CT Dental Group is seeking an outgoing Registered Dental Hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join their fast-paced dental office. The practice offers restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, extractions, and implant restorations in a modern, fully digital environment. The role is specifically for Fridays only, from 7:45 am to 3 pm. The ideal candidate will thrive in an efficient office alongside a motivated dental team, with opportunities for knowledge and career expansion.

Requirements

Current dental hygienist license is required.
Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene.
State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist.
Possess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health and quality work.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred.
One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred but open to no experience for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.
Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).
Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
Other duties as assigned.