Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Garden State Smiles • Full-time • Toms River, New Jersey, United States • $52 - $60 / hour • 2w ago

Location: Toms River, NJ

This isn't your typical job posting for a Dental Hygienist!

We are looking to add a top-notch Dental Co-therapist who is eager to go beyond insurance-driven hygiene to promote and develop optimal oral health programs for your patients. We know that gum disease is no longer simply a matter of retaining teeth, but related to abnormal function of at least 57 systemic processes within the human body! Gum disease is now about prolonging and improving the quality of life!

We need someone who is eager to evolve with our progressive office, and willing to learn new and improved ways of doing Dentistry!

We thrive on working as a team, caring for our easy-going, multi-generational patients, in a family-type atmosphere. And we have fun doing it! We are a close-knit group who enjoys working together, learning together in continuing education, and even playing together outside of the office. We are committed to continual improvement!

If you have been shaking your head yes while reading this, great bedside manner and an excitement to improve your profession, we'd love to meet you!

Hours:

Brick: Monday 7:45am-5pm

Toms River:Tuesday 10:45am-7pm

Toms River: Wednesday 8:45am-4pm

Toms River: Thursday 8:45am-5pm

Toms River: Alternating Saturday 7:45am-1pm

Amazing Benefits

We offer a culture that values caring, professional development, growth, and sustainability. We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits PackageMedical, Vision, 401(k), ST&LT, Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

Requirements:

Registered Dental Hygienist
Active Hygiene License
Local Anesthetic Certification

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before, during and after their appointment
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays or dental impressions
Partner with dentists by selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)Maintain documentation and digital charts on each patient

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to fostering a professional and respectful workplace where all individuals have an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed, and where everyone has the opportunity to feel valued."

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $52.00 - $60.00 per hour

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