Dental Hygienist

Company: Cornerstone Dental
Location: Westborough
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Dental HygienistCornerstone Dental is proud that our focus on patients has driven a positive patient experience, best in class employee and dentist retention and satisfaction, as well as substantial growth in our practices. This is an opportunity for you to thrive in an efficient office environment with an outstanding dental team that is well trained and highly motivated. If you enjoy working in a clinically focused, patient centric, fully digital dental office then we encourage you to apply today OverviewWe are looking for an outgoing hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our fast-paced dental office. Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required. Our modern, fully digital practices provide restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, extractions, and implant restorations.Schedule: PT (Th 1-7pm, Fri- 7:30-2:30pm, one Sat monthly-8-1pm)Job ResponsibilitiesPatient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulseRemoving calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teethApplying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral healthMaking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)Other duties as assignedQualificationsAssociate or advanced degree in Dental HygieneState certification/license as required to work as a Dental HygienistOne year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred; but open to no experience for the right candidate.Possess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health and quality work. Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions "Committed to improving lives one smile at a time" 1) Commitment - Provide exceptional care and a WOW experience to our patients 2) Collaboration -We accomplish more together than individually 3) Communication -Clear expectations and feedback to our patients and team members 4) Cultivation - Mentorship, education and training to empower leaders at the practice level 5) Continuity - Develop lifelong patient and team relationships 6) Community -Strong presence in the communities in which we are located PI154511094

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