Dental Hygienist

Our client located in western Massachusetts is seeking a full-time or part-time Dental Hygienist. Be part of a Health System. The ideal candidate has their Associates in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school with a license to practice. Software at Dental Center is Dentrix.

Part-time, Full Benefits.

Our client located in western Massachusetts is seeking a full-time or part-time Hygienist. Be part of a Health System. The ideal candidate has their Associates in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school with a license to practice. Software at Dental Center is Dentrix.

Part-time, Full Benefits.

Hygienist Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Greet and welcome all assigned patients.
Conduct a medical and dental history with every patient contacting outside physicians when appropriate prior to care.
Complete a thorough intra and extra oral exam for all patients.
Take dental radiographs when appropriate.
Provide prophylaxis cleaning and polishing of teeth.
Provide root scaling and planning of teeth.
Provide appropriate patient education as needed example: periodontal disease.
Confer with treating dentist on all patients seen.
Make necessary referrals to specialists where appropriate based upon practice guidelines.
Document all patient activity in the patient chart.
Sets up and breaks down treatment room between patients.
Performs any lab tasks pertinent to role as assigned by the clinical manager and/or dentist.
Follows all safety protocols.

Minimum Requirements for the Hygienist position:

Associates in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school
License to practice
Software at Dental Center is Dentrix.

For more information on this permanent Hygienist role or other permanent positions nationwide, please apply.