full-time 16 days ago

Registered Dental Hygienist

Cambridge Smiles

180 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138
55 - 63/hr

About the Practice

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Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist - Part Time - Tuesdays and Fridays

We’re hiring a dental hygienist who can help us provide incredible dental care to each of our patients!

Cambridge Smiles is a small, private office that focuses on high-quality patient care.

If someone asks what makes our office a good place to work, I would say it is the fact that our team gets along well and works well together. This is not a corporate office, it isn't a factory, it's a place where we put patient care ahead of the bottom line.

You’ll conduct preliminary dental exams, help dentists with examinations and procedures, and perform thorough dental cleanings so patients walk out with a smile. This role is perfect for someone who loves to care for people and is highly attuned to detail. If you have a passion for educating people about the importance of dental health and are looking to grow your career in dental hygiene, we need to talk.

Available days are Tuesday and Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

The office has plenty of free parking and is close to the Alewife T Station.

Compensation:
$55 - $63 hourly

Responsibilities:
Complete x-rays of the patients’ teeth so the dentist can quickly identify any tooth decay or other oral health issues

Advise patients on how to properly care for their teeth after a procedure or operation

Examine patients’ dental health and get an overview of their oral health history

Document patient visits and keep health records current

Identify dental issues such as periodontitis, gingivitis, or cavities so they can be treated as soon as possible

Remove plaque and apply fluoride or other sealants to prevent cavities and tooth decay

Put patients at ease by talking with them before, during, and after the appointment

Sterilize all dental equipment to make sure everything is properly cleaned

Inform patients of all ages about how to care for their teeth by brushing and flossing on a regular basis

Qualifications:
Excellent communication and customer service skills

Associate’s degree and certification in dental hygiene program required, higher levels of education are highly valued

Licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in the state

Current CPR certification

About Company

We are a general dentistry office, treating patients ages 8 and up. Our goal at Cambridge Smiles is to provide top-quality care to our patients. Doesn't everyone say that? What makes us different?

We have worked to grow a team that actually enjoys working together. That doesn't mean the work can't be challenging, but it is much more bearable with a good group of people by your side.

We are a privately owned office, so we are able to have more control over how the office is run and the quality of care we provide to our patients.

About Cambridge Smiles

With a long-standing tradition of providing state-of-the-art dentistry in the Cambridge, Somerville, and Arlington, MA communities, Cambridge Smiles is a practice dedicated to helping patients of all ages achieve a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles. Dr. Paula Sones and our team care about our patients’ oral health, but most importantly, we care about our patients as people.