Dental Hygienist

About the role

Oxford Dental Group is seeking a Part-time Dental Hygienist to join our team. We provide quality dental and personal care in a relaxed and comfortable environment, with a focus on patient satisfaction. Our practice includes specialists in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, application of fluoride and sealants
• Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and assess levels of recession
• Select materials and equipment for dental hygiene visits by evaluating patient’s oral health
• Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
• Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, medical and dental histories, and charting in patient records
• Sterilize equipment
• Take x-rays as necessary and as recommended by the ADA

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
• Professional and positive attitude
• Associate’s degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Valid Connecticut license to practice (Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH)

Schedule

Available to work within current office hours:

• Monday: 7:30am – 6pm
• Wednesday: 7:30am – 5pm
• One Saturday per month: 7:30am – 12pm

Preferred Qualifications

• Dental office experience
• Dentrix Ascend software experience

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Pay

$42–$48 per hour