Hello, Dental Hygienists!

A beautiful, state-of-the-art, PRIVATE dental practice located in Lunenburg, MA is looking to add a new experienced energetic, team-focused, and passionate Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join this incredibly friendly and well-established team! You’ll help dentists decide on treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and a great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

“We will always strive to establish an excellent rapport with patients, ensuring they are happy with our services and want to refer family and friends.”

Responsibilities:
\- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination

\- Sterilize dental instruments properly

\- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history

\- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis

\- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)

\- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)

\- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures

\- Take X-rays or dental impressions

\- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)

\- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient

\- Know how to take impressions, scanning, photographs…

\- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment Outstanding communication skills

\- A patient and friendly personality

\- Attention to detail

\- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job

\- Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Valid license to practice

If you are a detail-oriented, comprehensive hygienist with expertise, who loves serving patients, and wants to find a long-term "fit" for your career, please consider us.

Job Type: Part-time: Wednesday - Thursday 7:40-5 and every other Friday 8:40-2

Pay: Generous Compensation + Bonus Opportunities!

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental, IRA, Paid Vacation, Sick Time