Dental Hygienist - 42 North Dental

Overview

Registered Dental Hygienist

42 North Dental Hygienists play a critical role in promoting good oral health and preventing dental issues. You will work closely with the doctor(s) and educate patients to provide preventive and therapeutic dental care to maintain smiles and overall health! If you are a skilled and compassionate professional, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives.

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive documentation and continuous communication/collaboration with the doctor(s).
• Perform accurate assessments according to ADA and AAP guidelines/standards including, but not limited to: caries risk; periodontal condition; oral cancer; radiographic technique and findings.
• Effectively perform appropriate preventive or therapeutic procedure as prescribed by the doctor.
• Educate patients about clinical findings, oral health/overall health, progression of disease, proper home care and recare frequencies.
• Focus on comprehensive patient care.
• Manage schedules.
• Commitment to maintaining dental hygiene licensure and knowledge through continuing education.

Qualifications:

• Active RDH license in the state of practice.
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication and collaboration with the dentist and the office team.
• Team player who supports cohesiveness throughout the office.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with the potential for unlimited earning potential based on the level of care you provide to your patients.  
• Full-time (32 hours), part-time and internal temp/per diem opportunities available.
• Comprehensive benefits:
• Sick time accrual for part-time positions.
• Vacation accrual and 6 paid holidays for full-time positions.
• Choice of comprehensive medical plans and optional HSA.
• Voluntary benefits which include life insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, and more.
• 42 North Dental Benefits Plan for you and your family.
• 401k.
• $350 annual continuing education reimbursement as well as 42 North Dental sponsored CE opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative Hygiene Leadership Team.
• Clinical and schedule autonomy.  No product sales or quotas.
• Updated and well-maintained offices.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology in most offices such as:
• Dentrix Ascend practice management software.
• Perio voice recognition.
• Videa Health AI x-ray technology for periodontal RBL and carious lesion detection.
• iTero scanners.