Dental Hygiene Specialist

3 days ago


Smithtown, New York, United States Affinity Dental Management Full time
Job Opportunity at Affinity Dental Management

Job Summary:

Affinity Dental Management is seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Hygiene Specialist to join our team in Smithtown, NY. As a vital member of our dental organization, you will be responsible for providing excellent treatment to our patients, motivating and educating them on proper oral hygiene, and assisting with diagnostic and preventive care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Welcoming and seating patients in a friendly and professional manner
  • Preparing and setting up treatment rooms for hygiene procedures
  • Updating patients' health history and providing personalized oral hygiene education
  • Performing scaling, root planning, and fluoride application
  • Identifying periodontal and restorative issues and facilitating dentist's treatment recommendations
  • Capturing and interpreting x-rays
  • Conducting head, neck, and oral cancer exams
  • Educating patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive measures
  • Scheduling appropriate follow-up appointments
  • Maintaining a clean and organized dental lab
  • Adhering to safety and OSHA guidelines as well as office standards
  • Occasionally traveling to participate in continuing education or seminars

Requirements:

  • Associate degree or higher from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program
  • NY state dental hygiene license
  • CPR certification
  • 1-year dental experience is required
  • Certification in anesthesia, preferred if applicable

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay rate: $40-50/hour DOE + incentive bonus
  • Comprehensive health benefits package: medical, vision, dental, 401K, life insurance, and disability
  • Paid time off: 3 weeks + holidays
  • Continuing Education (CE) credits
  • Opportunities for growth and potential equity

Why Choose Affinity Dental Management?

We are a premier dentist-run dental organization committed to empowering dental professionals, enhancing patient care, and staying at the cutting edge of dental medicine. Our mission is to provide comprehensive practice management and administrative support services to practices throughout the northeast United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Affinity Dental Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or other characteristics protected by law.



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