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Alpha Dental Center

Hygienist

Alpha Dental Center, Bellingham, Massachusetts, us, 02019

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Are you a patient-focused, energetic Registered Dental Hygienist looking to join a collaborative team?

We are seeking an RDH committed to providing exceptional, gentle care and promoting lifelong oral health. Alpha Dental Co.

is a dental group with a difference. While we operate across

18 established practice locations

in Massachusetts (MA) and Rhode Island (RI), each of our offices maintains the

personal, caring atmosphere of an individual family practice . We are dedicated to offering all aspects of modern dentistry, ensuring our patients receive comprehensive, high-quality care. When you join our team, you gain the

strong, supportive network

and resources of a large organization, combined with the

close-knit culture

and patient focus of a local office Key Responsibilities Clinical Care Excellence:

Deliver thorough hygiene treatment, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing, using gentle techniques. Administer local anesthetics and apply cavity-preventive agents like fluorides and sealants as permitted by state law. Patient Advocacy & Education:

Act as a primary educator, counseling patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition, and helping to manage patient anxiety during treatment. Compliance & Records:

Maintain accurate periodontal charts, medical histories, and treatment records. Securely manage patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and office policies. Operatory & Inventory Management:

Efficiently manage operatory duties, including room turnover, disinfection, sterilization of instruments, and daily preparation. Maintain hygiene supply inventory and submit orders.

Requirements Licensure:

Must be currently licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the state, meeting all applicable state requirements. Education:

Completion of at least two years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program. Experience:

Proven experience in providing prophylaxis and taking X-rays is required. Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent verbal skills and good interpersonal skills to build effective rapport with patients, dentists, and coworkers.