Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist – Advanced DDS (Garden City, NY)Where support, technology, and patient-centered care come together.Salary Range: $55.00 To $60.00 HourlyAt Advanced DDS, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team experience. That's why we focus on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where hygienists are respected, trusted, and set up for success from day one.We're a long-standing family practice in Garden City, NY, known for building trust with generations of patients, and for delivering advanced care in a modern, comfortable setting. As a fully digital office equipped with iTero (digital scanning technology), Overjet (AI-assisted radiograph review).Duties/ResponsibilitiesPatient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).Other duties as assigned.Required Skills/AbilitiesPossess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health and quality work.Education and ExperienceAssociate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene.State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist.One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred but open to no experience for the right candidate.Benefits OfferedOffice accepts PPO & Fee for service Insurances.Competitive health benefits offered at 30 hours per week.Matching 401K retirement PlanPaid Vacation and Paid HolidaysLife & Disability InsuranceIf you're looking for a place where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your patients feel the difference—you'll feel right at home at Advanced DDS in Garden City.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.