DENTAL HYGIENIST FT or PT -Laconia, NH Finn & Finn Beautiful Smiles - Finn & Finn Beautiful Smiles-Dr Tom Finn & Dr Kiirsten Finn - Laconia, NH

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Laconia, NH

Job Description

Dr. Tom Finn & Dr. Kiirsten Finn (a Father-Daughter doctor team) and our Finn & Finn Beautiful Smiles dental team, voted BEST dental practice for 19 years running & BEST Cosmetic dental practice in NH Lakes Region for 2019 & 2020, & 2021,2022 has an immediate open for a FULL-TIME or PART-TIME NH licensed dental hygienist. ( M-TH). We are a very busy, clinically excellent, amazing patient- centric general dental practice located in the beautiful Lakes Region of NH. We are seeking a fabulous dental hygienist to join our hygiene team. If you seek joy, fun, team support, collaboration, challenge and continual learning in your daily work then you need to apply! We are a collegial practice and love working together and have the most amazing patients. Our office is a great place to spend your days! Salary is commensurate with experience and is accompanied by vacation, sick and holiday pay, uniforms, dental benefits, and retirement plan. Come work and spend time with us at Finn & Finn in the gorgeous NH Lakes Region!
Do not wait, apply TODAY! We cannot wait to meet you! Please submit a cover letter (sharing why you and why us) and your resume.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $42 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:Our office is completely COVID-19 compliant andwe follow all CDC and ADA recommended Covid-19 guidelines in our practice. We are a very safe and healthy place to work and to be a patient.
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do 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 and handle dental emergencies. 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, caries or periodontitis
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)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays or dental impressions
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
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; Master’s is a plus
Valid license to practice

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $42.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
No nights
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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