Dental Hygienist
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Dental / Dentistry
Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Hygiene
Overview
General Dentistry of Staten Island is a family-owned dental practice committed to delivering high-quality care with compassion, trust, and integrity. Rooted in the Staten Island community, we believe in building lasting relationships with our patients and treating every smile as if it were our own. As a family-run practice, we bring a personal touch to dentistry, offering modern, comprehensive care in a welcoming environment where patients feel goal is to empower every individual and family we serve with confidence in their oral health through honest guidance, gentle treatment, and a focus on prevention.
At General Dentistry of Staten Island, we’re more than just a dental office, we are neighbors, parents, and community members dedicated to making Staten Island smile with confidence.
Dental Hygienist
Job SummaryDeliver comprehensive hygiene care with a strong focus on prevention, patient education, and long-term oral health outcomes.
General Accountabilities- Provide exceptional and compassionate preventive dental care while delivering high quality service
- Educates patients to feel confident, informed and empowered in their health decisions
- Fosters a welcoming and respectful environment that prioritizes patient care and clinical excellence
- Uses dental instruments to check and clean gums
- Check lymph nodes to detect swelling or tenderness associated with dental disease
- Examine gums for sores or disease using probes and other dental instruments. Apply fluoride and other cavity protectors
- Chart and record conditions of disease for diagnosis and treatment
- Take X-rays
- Administer local anesthetics, as directed
- Provide patients with proper instruction for treatment of disease. Forms and molds cast impressions
- The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Education:
Associate's degree
Experience:
2+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, judgment and decision making
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