Registered Dental Hygienist

NHSC-approved site (clinicians here can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment) · dental HPSA score 18 · Community Outpatient Facility

Independent Practice Dental Hygienists and Registered Dental Hygienists

Full Time or Part Time

Join our dedicated team and make a difference

Office Based:

In our fully equipped nine-operatory center. The Center delivers comprehensive traditional office-based dental care to uninsured, underinsured, and MaineCare eligible residents of Central Maine.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a full-time or part-time Dental Hygienist who is interested in working in a public health-oriented 501c(3) Non-Profit Dental Center. Our goal is to provide comprehensive dental care to the underserved, underinsured, and most vulnerable populations in Central Maine.

Full-time employees at this practice are eligible for state and federal loan repayment options such as FAME and PSLF.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care:

• Clean calculus deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments, including scaling and root planning for patients with periodontal disease.

• Apply fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.

• Take digital Xrays.

• Perform head and neck/oral cancer exam.

• Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease; communicate findings to patient and doctor.

• Going into the head start programs to treat children with their hygiene needs.

• Patient Management:

• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene.

• Evaluate patient through exam, patient records, and patient’s medical history to assist in diagnosis of dental hygiene problems, disease, and administer treatment plans.

• Recognize early signs of periodontal disease

• Review and update patient’s health history

• Communicate effectively with patients.

• Address patient concerns and answer questions regarding dental procedures and oral health.

• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with clinic policies.

• Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with dental assistants, dental hygienists, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care and operational efficiency.

• Contribute to team meetings, case reviews, and continuing education opportunities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that values teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Active Dental Hygienist license and X-Ray certification

• Adhere to the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards.

• Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards.

• Be detailed oriented in order to work efficiently and maintain patient comfort.

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills

• Benefits:

• Full-time employees at this practice are eligible for state and federal loan repayment options such as FAME and PSLF.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental treatment, retirement plans, and paid time off and paid holidays.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Meaningful work in a supportive and mission-driven organization dedicated to improving community health.

Join Our Team: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of underserved individuals and communities through compassionate dental care, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can work towards ensuring everyone has access to the dental services they need for a healthy and vibrant smile. Apply today and be part of our mission to promote oral health equity and improve community well-being.

Benefits:

• Vacation Time

• Paid Holidays

• Medical

• Dental

• 403B Retirement with employer match

• Short and Long Term disability

• Life disability

• Vision

• Continuing Education Package

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Benefits package including

• Paid time off,

• Paid holidays

• Health Insurance,

• Life Insurance,

• Disability Insurance,

• Vision insurance,

• Dental coverage,

• Retirement program with employer match

• Employees at this practice are eligible for NHSC Loan repayment and state and federal loan repayment options such as FAME and PSLF

• Potential to participate in an innovative community-care based model

• Work where your skills are most needed