Dental Hygienist

Overview

Are you a passionate and dedicated Dental Hygienist? Newtown Dentistry is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a part-time Dental Hygienist to become an integral part of our team. Join us in making a positive impact on the oral health and smiles of our patients!

Newtown Dentistry specializes in compassionate adult and pediatric care, creating a warm and friendly environment that makes dental visits a positive experience for all patients. You'll join a collaborative team of experienced dental professionals who are passionate about dentistry and committed to providing exceptional care.

If you are a caring and skilled Dental Hygienist with a passion for ensuring patients have a healthy and happy smile, we encourage you to apply. Join Newtown Dentistry and be a part of a team that's making a real difference in the lives of our patients. Your expertise and compassion are needed here!

Responsibilities

As our Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in our practice by:

• Maintaining patient medical records, updating patient medical history, and vital signs as needed.
• Conducting complete patient X-ray procedures, including taking, developing, and storing X-Rays as necessary.
• Completing periodontal charting as directed.
• Preparing tools and equipment necessary for the Provider and assisting the Provider with exams as necessary.
• Performing preventative periodontal care on patients, including scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, and the application of preventative agents and sealants.
• Performing expanded functions, such as placing and carving amalgam and composite restorations, applying cavity liners, and placing/removing temporary crowns.
• Providing anesthetic for preps for the doctor.
• Administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary.
• Working in tandem with the doctors to carry one column of restorative work each day.

Qualifications

You will be required to possess the following:

• 1+ years of practical experience as a dental hygienist.
• Registered Dental Hygienist License in PA.
• Local Anesthesia license (required).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Experience with medical imaging techniques, such as intraoral and extraoral x-rays.
• Desire and ability to learn new skills and be a team player.
• Commitment to being punctual and reporting to work on time.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
• Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

Key skills/competency

• Dental Hygiene
• Patient Care
• Periodontal Care
• Local Anesthesia
• Nitrous Oxide Administration
• Restorative Dentistry
• Medical Imaging (X-rays)
• Patient Records Management
• CPR/BCLS
• Team Collaboration