Registered Dental Hygienist - Marblehead-Middleton Smiles - New Bedford, MA

New Bedford Dentistry and Braces is hiring! New and recent graduates welcome!! $12,500. Sign on bonus! We are seeking a self-motivated, knowledgeable, and dedicated Dental Hygienist for our busy dental practice. Our hygiene providers emphasize and deliver patient-centered, comprehensive, and risk-based preventive and therapeutic care. Our office strives to ensure that adequate access to dental care is available for patients of all ages, demographics, and dental needs. Registered Dental Hygienist Qualifications: · Active, state-issued RDH license · Passion for patient education, risk-based disease management · New/recent graduates welcome Registered Dental Hygienist Pay & Benefits: · Competitive salary · Bonus opportunities · Growth potential · Salary based on experience · Mentoring available · Great benefits package · Paid Time Off – PTO · Continuing Education Credits, including BLS and infection control 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 Qualifications: Active State RDH license Maintain a current license to practice including certifications as appropriate. Passion for patient education Must be able to handle busy dental practice. If you meet the above qualifications for our Registered Dental Hygienist position, please apply! Experience: dental hygiene: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Dental Hygiene License (required) Work Location: New Bedford Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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