Part-time Dental Hygienist - Avon Village Family Dentistry - Avon, CT

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Avon, CT

Job Description

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist with a positive team player attitude attitude to provide skilled care to our patients on Mondays and Fridays from 8am-5pm. What do our Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, or caries
Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Take X-rays
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA, OSHA, Infection Control)
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Diploma in Dental Hygiene
Valid license to practice

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $44.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

Avon, CT 06001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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