Dental Hygienist - Merit Dental

Overview:

Provider. Advocate. Educator. A dental hygienist has an integral role in helping patients achieve their best oral health. We recognize this impact and will encourage and support you to practice at the top of your scope. While you're supporting patients, we'll be honoring your education and supporting you with complimentary CEs, a community of dental hygienists who connect regularly to discuss dental trends and best practices, competitive benefits, and the ability to support dental care access globally through our Smiles for Everyone Foundation. Learn more about professional development from our VP, Hygiene Support and Clinical Ops.

Schedule (days/hours):Mon-Thur Full time or Part time hoursResponsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional patient care and create a welcoming environment for all patients in alignment with our G3 model (Greeting, Guiding, Gratitude)
• Promote a Safe Smile Space (S3) for everyone, where safety and inclusion are paramount
• Provide dental prophylaxis and periodontal treatments
• Screen patients’ periodontal health
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques 
• Perform oral cancer screenings
• Screen for individual needs including malocclusion and educate patients about potential impacts
• Continually develop leadership capabilities and business acumen through continued learning opportunities provided both externally and by Smile Brands

Qualifications:

• Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
• A current CPR certification 

Compensation:$38 -$42 per hourAbout:

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. 

 

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

 

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com