- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Revere, MA
Job Description
About us
Looking for an energetic, loyal, and self-motivated part-time Hygienist. If you love to educate patients to achieve optimum dental health, then you will be a great fit in our office! Trubright Dental is a general dental practice in Revere, MA. We are supportive, professional, collaborative and our goal is to hire a skilled, dedicated and friendly Dental Hygienist to join our practice to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. We are open Mon-Fri and have ample parking space. If you have good communication skills and are reliable, we would LOVE to interview you as a potential future TruBright ROCKSTAR!
Our work environment includes:
Modern office setting
Safe work environment
Lively atmosphere
Job Summary:
The Dental Hygienist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. The position also educates patients on oral hygiene, takes and develops x-rays, and applies fluoride or sealants.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Cleans calculus, plaque and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.
Examines gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease. Feels lymph nodes under patients chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer.
Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
Exposes and develops x-ray film.
Records and reviews patient medical histories. Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilizes dental instruments.
Provides clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of general principles of dentistry and advanced knowledge of dental hygiene.
Excellent chair side manner
Education and Experience:
Associates degree or the successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental hygiene.
State license required
New grads are strongly encouraged to apply!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $43.00 - $51.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person
