full-time 16 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Alliance Dental
Buxton, ME 04093
55 - 60/hr
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Job Description
$55-60/hour in a modern office with a great patient base.
We are a busy general dental practice looking for a personable dental hygienist to add to our team. The practice is well established and well managed. We want someone with skill but also be able to fit with the current practice culture of fun and professionalism. Applicants must be reliable, have a positive and professional demeanor, a self-starter, with a strong work ethic, and provide the best care to their patients. Candidate should have a strong periodontal care philosophy. New or recent grads are welcome to apply.
Job Summary
We have an opening for a full time (M-Th) Dental Hygienist that has a full patient schedule. You will perform education, examinations, NSPT and cleanings, take x-rays when necessary, and administer fluoride treatments. At the end of each cleaning, you will provide our patients with instructions on effective brushing and flossing techniques. You must have a current state license or able to obtain one. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care to all of our patients and expect our hygienists to be attentive and detailed in their cleanings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Gather patient information and health background
Take x-rays when necessary
Prepare the work area for procedures
Clean and polish patients’ teeth
Scaling & Root Planing
Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
Update patient records
Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment
Restock treatment areas
Requirements and Qualifications
Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from an accredited program
Current state license and x-ray certification or able to obtain
Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
Excellent communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Maine dental hygiene license or ability to obtain one (Required)
Work Location: In person
We are a busy general dental practice looking for a personable dental hygienist to add to our team. The practice is well established and well managed. We want someone with skill but also be able to fit with the current practice culture of fun and professionalism. Applicants must be reliable, have a positive and professional demeanor, a self-starter, with a strong work ethic, and provide the best care to their patients. Candidate should have a strong periodontal care philosophy. New or recent grads are welcome to apply.
Job Summary
We have an opening for a full time (M-Th) Dental Hygienist that has a full patient schedule. You will perform education, examinations, NSPT and cleanings, take x-rays when necessary, and administer fluoride treatments. At the end of each cleaning, you will provide our patients with instructions on effective brushing and flossing techniques. You must have a current state license or able to obtain one. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care to all of our patients and expect our hygienists to be attentive and detailed in their cleanings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Gather patient information and health background
Take x-rays when necessary
Prepare the work area for procedures
Clean and polish patients’ teeth
Scaling & Root Planing
Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
Update patient records
Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment
Restock treatment areas
Requirements and Qualifications
Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from an accredited program
Current state license and x-ray certification or able to obtain
Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
Excellent communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Maine dental hygiene license or ability to obtain one (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Registered Dental Hygienist
• Associate's degree
• Dental Hygiene
• Stocking
• Direct patient care
• Associate's degree
• Dental Hygiene
• Stocking
• Direct patient care
About Alliance Dental
At Tory Hill Dental in Buxton, ME, we provide compassionate and personalized dental care, from cleanings to dental implants. Our experienced team aims to make every patient feel comfortable, confident, and well-cared for throughout their treatment.