Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

At Green Wellesley Dental, we aren't just a dental office — we are a team dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care in a warm and collaborative environment. We leverage modern technology to make patient care seamless and emphasize continuing education and career growth for our team members. If you are passionate about preventative care, education, and building lasting relationships with patients, we’d love to welcome you to our work family!

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $50-60/hour with a predictable schedule.

• Great Benefits: Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid time off (PTO).

• Modern Workspace: Work with cutting-edge tech like [Insert systems, e.g., digital scanning, intraoral cameras, cloud-based charting].

• Work-Life Balance: No weekend hours and a respect for your personal time.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled, empathetic, and detail-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing practice. In this role, you will be the frontline advocate for our patients' oral health. You will perform thorough clinical cleanings, conduct comprehensive periodontal assessments, and empower patients through tailored oral health education.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Perform scaling, root planing, and routine cleanings (prophylaxis) with a gentle touch.

• Diagnostics: Take high-quality digital X-rays and utilize intraoral cameras to document oral conditions.

• Assessments: Conduct comprehensive periodontal chartings, oral cancer screenings, and accurately document patient histories.

• Patient Education: Clearly explain periodontal health conditions and customize home-care instructions for patients.

• Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with the dentist to co-diagnose and build comprehensive treatment plans.

• Compliance: Maintain the highest standards of sterilization, infection control, and OSHA/HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensure: Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the state of Massachusetts.

• Certification: Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Experience: 1+ years

• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with dental practice management software (e.g., Dentrix, Open Dental, Eaglesoft) is a plus.

• Soft Skills: A warm, compassionate bedside manner and strong verbal communication skills.

We are a Family-Owned, Biological, Environment-Friendly General Dental Clinic. We provide excellent care to our Patients with a focus on creating lasting relationships. We reward consistency and attention to detail.

Company Description

We are a Family-Owned, Biological, Environment-Friendly General Dental Clinic. We provide excellent care to our Patients with a focus on creating lasting relationships. We reward consistency and attention to detail.