Dental Hygienist

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KidZdent Pediatric Dental Care & Orthodontics is looking for a dynamic Registered Dental Hygienist to join our amazing team of professionals at our dental office located in Old Bridge, NJ 08857.  This is a part-time position working Tuesday (8-5), Wednesday (1-5), Friday (8-5) & optional 1 Saturday per month (8-12).  Schedule has some flexibility.

• $2,500.00 Sign on bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonus plan
• Free CE's
• Uniform allowance
• State-of-the-art facility
• Efficiently run schedules
• Supportive, family-oriented environment.

As a Pediatric Dental Hygienist, you would need to be skilled in establishing a positive and trusting relationship with patients that range in age from birth through college, including special needs children and special needs young adults. You will be responsible for promoting and educating about proper oral hygiene and good dietary habits in a fun, yet professional manner.  You will conduct initial patient health screenings, perform prophylaxis and fluoride treatments, place preventive dental sealants, take digital radiographs, and practice the highest levels of infection control. You will be responsible for thorough, accurate chart notes and will do periodontal charting for our patients aged 16 and over.  You will work together with a team of highly qualified dental hygienists, dental assistants, and pediatric dentists to decipher dental treatment needs, and to recognize and refer patients for orthodontic treatment. You should have a deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for recognizing oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand, a terrific bedside manner, and enjoy working with children, then come join the fun of pediatric dentistry, where we work hard, laugh, smile, get big hugs, and make a positive difference in the lives of children each and every day!

For over 40 years, KidZdent has grown to become the most trusted, premier practice in NJ for children’s dental health care needs.  

KidZdent is a full service care center for children and is dedicated to pediatric dentistry, interceptive orthodontics, orthodontics, and special needs dentistry with special attention to the autism community.  We believe in preventive dentistry and providing the best options for our patients during every phase of their growth and development.

The hygienist we hire must have an active Hygiene license for the state of New Jersey.   

• Through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other hygiene-related services, Dental Hygienists are committed to improving the oral health of patients. Candidates must be enthusiastic about their dental work, and willing to provide the highest level of care at all times 
• Under limited supervision, the Dental Hygienist provides oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work.
• Patient screening, medical history and dental charting. 
• Application of fluoride and protective sealants. Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line. 
• Provides nutritional counseling, and self-care programs to prevent disease. 
• Other duties as assigned

• Current Registered Dental Hygienists License
• Compassionate bedside manner and outgoing personality
• Great communication skills which will be used to establish trust and to educate patients
• The ability to conduct proper patient health screenings prior to treating
• The ability to identify dental treatment needs and orthodontic concerns
• Knowledge of oral diseases and anomalies
• Experience with digital radiographs
• Good computer skills – Dentrix experience is a plus
• Excellent written communication skills which will be used to properly and thoroughly enter patient chart notes in the Dentrix system
• An in-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations (HIPAA)
• Impeccable infection control practices
• The desire to work in a dynamic and fun team environment

At DCA we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.

The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today’s changing world of dentistry . Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution.
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