Dental Hygienist Position

2 weeks ago


Kittery, Maine, United States Matrix Providers Full time
Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team at Matrix Providers. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and services in our dental clinic located at the Navy Branch Health Clinic in Kittery, Maine.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will have a strong background in dental hygiene and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will be responsible for examining patients' oral cavities, recording conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues, and referring patients to dentists as needed. You will also be responsible for applying desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities, instructing patients in proper oral hygiene care, and taking impressions and constructing sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards.

Responsibilities:
  • Examine patients' oral cavities to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues.
  • Refer patients to dentists who have abnormalities to include cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease.
  • Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention, gingivitis, and oral ulceration.
  • Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets, and mirrors.
  • Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids.
  • Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet.
  • Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
  • Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.
  • Chair-side dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic.
  • Record patients treated. Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition. Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments.
  • Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.
Requirements:
  • Must have a minimum of an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree depending on the program.
  • Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
  • Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
  • Must be able to provide clinical competency as a Dental Hygienist within the last 2 years.
  • Must possess an active, unrestricted license to practice as a Dental Hygienist from any U.S. state/territory.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation and excellent benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life coverage).
  • 401K with Employer Match.
  • Paid Time Off + Federal Holidays Paid Off.
  • Life Insurance | Disability Insurance | FSA.
  • Referral Bonuses.
About Matrix Providers:

Matrix Providers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We are proud to be a part of the Matrix Providers team and look forward to hearing from you.



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