Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Hygienist - Dental Associates of Connecticut - New Milford, CT
- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- New Milford, CT
Job Description
Description:
Join Connecticut's premier doctor led multi-specialty group practice, where we deliver patient-centric care with compassion and respect. Committed to exceeding expectations, we proactively seize every opportunity to elevate the patient experience and enhance clinical outcomes.
We embody our core values of respect, quality care, and compassion daily, striving to fulfill our mission of fostering the highest quality care for all patients. Our company culture guides our success, which is at the core of everything we do.
Recent Dental Hygiene graduates and experienced providers are encouraged to apply!
What we offer:
A comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, opportunity to work with an experienced, enthusiastic, and organized team!
Specific job responsibilities of our Dental Hygienists include, but are not limited to:
Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, application of fluoride and sealants
Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession
Selection of materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patientâs oral health
Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions
Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, medical and dental histories, and charting in patient charts
Preparation of treatment rooms, ensuring instruments and equipment are sterile
Breakdown of treatment rooms, ensuring all instruments are returned for sterilization promptly
Take x-rays as necessary and as recommended by the ADA
Requirements:
Superior customer service skills, with the ability to infuse personality, empathy, and enthusiasm into each patient contact
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
Possess a professional and positive attitude
Associateâs degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
Valid license to practice in Connecticut (Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH)
Valid professional liability insurance
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) employer contribution
Employee (and family!) dental plan
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan
At an office supported by Archway Dental Partners, weâre committed to supporting you. Weâre a supportive collective of outstanding practices with dental excellence as our keystone. We stand for the wellbeing of our providers and patients. Our clinical teams and support system collaborate for the greater good. Youâre welcome here. Apply today to learn more and get connected with us.
