Dental Hygienist

Job description

Location: Louis Siegelman DDS Registered Dental Hygienist – Sedation Dentistry Fridays | $60–$65/hour | 1+ Hour Appointments | Advanced Technology Are you a compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist who enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and confident in the dental chair? Our practice specializes in sedation dentistry and caring for patients with dental anxiety and fear . We’re looking for an experienced, patient-focused hygienist to join our team on Fridays. Why Join Us? $60–$65/hour Fridays with consistent scheduling 1-hour+ appointments — no rushing patients State-of-the-art technology, including CBCT, laser, CariVu, OraVerse, CAD/CAM, and digital impressions Supportive, experienced team Opportunity to make a real difference for patients who are fearful or anxious about dentistry Responsibilities Provide comprehensive preventive dental hygiene care Perform oral cancer screenings, X-rays, periodontal charting, scaling/root planing, and fluoride treatments Educate patients on oral and periodontal health Build trust and create a calm, comfortable experience for anxious patients Maintain accurate clinical records and follow infection-control protocols Collaborate with the dentist and dental team Qualifications Current NYS Registered Dental Hygienist License Strong clinical hygiene skills Excellent communication and patient education skills Gentle, compassionate chairside manner Ability to connect with and reassure anxious patients Dependable, professional, and team-oriented If you’re passionate about providing excellent hygiene care while helping patients overcome dental fear, we’d love to meet you! Apply today to join our sedation dentistry team. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 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.