Registered Dental Hygienist - Children & Family Dentistry & Braces of Hartford - Hartford, CT

New Grads Welcome!
We are seeking a self-motivated, knowledgeable, and dedicated Dental Hygienist for our dental practice. Our hygiene providers emphasize and deliver patient-centered, comprehensive, and risk-based preventive and therapeutic care.
Registered Dental Hygienist Qualifications:

Active State RDH license
Maintain a current license to practice including certifications as appropriate.
Passion for patient education, risk-based disease management
· New/ recent graduates welcome

Registered Dental Hygienist Responsibilities:
· Perform NSPT, full mouth debridement, and periodontal maintenance procedures
· Administer local anesthesia (under direct supervision; hygienist must have evidence of certification)
· Place locally-administered adjunctive periodontal therapy
· Perform preventive care such as prophylaxis, fluoride, and dental sealants; and diagnostic care including digital intraoral and panoramic radiography
· Assess each patient’s individual caries risk and deliver individualized preventive health education and dietary counseling
· Educate patients on dental caries and periodontal disease etiology and risk factors
· Accurately document any findings relating to the patient’s intra- and extra-oral examination
· Schedule appointments for recall/maintenance visits
· Adhere to all OSHA, CDC/infection control, and state dental board regulations
· Assist with other duties as needed, including sterilization and front desk
Registered Dental Hygienist Pay & Benefits:
· Competitive salary
· Bonus opportunities
· Growth potential
· Salary based on experience
· Mentoring available
· Great benefits package
· Continuing Education Credits, including BLS and infection control.
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental, medical, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Employee referral program

If you meet the above qualifications for our Registered Dental Hygienist position, please apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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