Hygienist at Western New York Dental Group summary: As a Dental Hygienist at WNY Dental, you will provide quality care and foster lasting relationships with patients by utilizing evidence-based treatment protocols. The role emphasizes patient education and collaboration within the dental team while ensuring a supportive work environment through benefits and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for preventative care in dental hygiene. We Give Hygienists Time Enough to Care. As a Dental Hygienist with WNY Dental, you’ll play a vital role in helping us build lasting patient relationships while delivering the care and services your patients need. We allow you enough time with patients to ensure quality care. We are seeking a patient focused, team oriented hygienist to grow with our practice and patients. We utilize evidence based treatment protocols, with longer than typical appointment times to ensure hygienists can build relationships with patients. We believe in supporting our team members with: • Continuing Education & Group Learning Events • Paid Training • Team events and celebrations • 401(k) • Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, and paid Life Insurance- For Full Time • Optional Health Savings Plan, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and more- For Full Time • Employee Referral Bonuses • Leadership and Professional Development Programs • Community Service Events & Activities • Guaranteed Hourly Rate Plus opportunity for a Monthly Bonus Responsibilities: • Ability to educate patients on their unique oral health needs and desires. • Perform all hygiene clinical procedures to include prophy, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, sealants, fluoride, intra-oral camera • Communicate with doctor as to patients possible areas for restorative, periodontal and needs • Partner with the whole team to assist in whatever is required for an excellent patient experience Qualifications: • Excellent communication skills and the ability to educate patients • An interest in growing and developing skills • A desire to embrace preventative centered care • A current state license to practice dental hygiene (RDH) • Comfortable using digital charting and x-rays • Enthusiastic Team Player We can‘t wait to meet you! Keywords: Dental Hygienist, patient care, oral health, preventative care, dental hygiene, patient education, scaling and root planing, professional development, evidence-based treatment, team-oriented