Dental Hygienist

Affinity Dental Management, a premier dentist-run dental organization, provides comprehensive practice management and administrative support services to practices throughout the northeast United States. Our mission is to empower dental professionals, enhance patient care, and stay at the cutting edge of dental medicine.

We're seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our practice in Smithtown, NY. As a vital member of our team, you'll be responsible for motivating, educating, and providing excellent treatment to our patients, while also assisting with diagnostic and preventive care. Ready to elevate your career as a Dental Hygienist with a leading dental organization? If you're a dedicated and compassionate professional with a passion for dental healthcare, apply now and make a difference with us

Why Join Affinity Dental Management?

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

Location:

• NowDental of Suffolk: 496 Smithtown Bypass, Suite 300, Smithtown, NY 11787

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday
• Alternating Friday and Saturday

Responsibilities:

• Welcome and seat patients cheerfully
• Prepare and set up treatment rooms for hygiene procedures
• Update patients' health history and provide oral hygiene education
• Perform scaling, root planning, and fluoride application
• Identify periodontal and restorative issues; facilitate dentist's treatment recommendations
• Capture and interpret x-rays
• Conduct head, neck, and oral cancer exams
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive measures
• Schedule appropriate follow-up appointments
• Maintain a clean and organized dental lab
• Adhere to safety and OSHA guidelines as well as office standards
• Occasionally travel 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

Interview Process:

• 1 phone interview
• 1 in-person interview

Ready to make a positive impact on patient care? Apply today

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. All candidates' employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, reference check, and employment verification.

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