Great Expressions Dental Center- NY is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered preventive and periodontal care. In this role, you will perform dental cleanings, radiographs, periodontal charting, sealants, and fluoride treatments while educating patients on oral hygiene and treatment plans. You'll collaborate closely with dentists and clinical team members, maintain accurate and compliant records, and uphold strict infection control standards. Enjoy a modern, technology-supported environment with ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement within a multi-location dental network. Responsibilities Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and non-surgical periodontal therapy Take, process, and document dental radiographs and intraoral images Conduct periodontal assessments and charting Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment plans Apply sealants, fluoride, and desensitizing agents as indicated Maintain accurate, compliant clinical and treatment records Adhere to infection control, sterilization, and
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guidelines Collaborate with dentists and clinical staff to coordinate patient care Support patient scheduling, follow-up, and treatment plan acceptance Participate in ongoing training and quality improvement initiatives Required Skills Dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance Non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling/root planing) Dental radiography and imaging Periodontal assessment and charting Local anesthesia and nitrous monitoring (where permitted) Infection control and instrument sterilization Electronic dental records and charting software Patient education and communication Sealant and fluoride application Treatment planning support and case presentation