Dental Hygienist

We are looking for a personable and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our supportive and close-knit team! Our ideal candidate enjoys building trustworthy relationships with patients, provides treatment in thorough and gentle manner, and is eager to learn and grow professionally. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional preventative and periodontal care, educating patients on all aspects of their oral health and helping our patients feel comfortable and informed during their visit. This position is either for a 3 or 4 day workweek, providing you with an excellent work-life balance.

About Smiles of Groton

We are a patient-centered dental practice committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly and supportive environment. Our team highly values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning in an effort to create unique and positive experiences for our patients.

We are a family-owned business and place a strong emphasis on maintaining a positive team culture and providing our patients with a 5-star experience!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings, periodontal treatments, and preventative care procedures in a gentle and thorough manner

• Assess the periodontal health of ones patients and collaborate with the Doctors on recommended treatment.

• Obtain dental radiographs, intraoral photos, and intraoral iTero scans to be used in diagnosis and patient education.

• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventative care, and overall dental health

• Review patient medical histories and update clinical records

• Work closely with our dentists and team members to ensure seamless patient care

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment

• Assist with sterilization of dental instruments, and be willing to be a team player with various intra-office tasks

• Stay current with new techniques, technology, and best practices in dental hygiene

Qualifications

• Active Dental Hygienist license in MA

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent team player with a positive and professional attitude

• Willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and procedures

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Prior experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team culture

• 90 minute new patient appointments and 60 minute recall appointments

• Opportunities for learning and professional development

• Competitive compensation including PTO, paid holidays, 401k with employer match, production-based bonuses, employee discounts, CE reimbursement

Hourly rate will be determined based on experience and skills.

Full-time hours for this position are as follows:

Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-4, Wednesday 8-5, Thursday 8-4

**This is a position for either 3 or 4 days/week, depending on the candidate's availability and preference. The 3-day work-week would be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.