We are looking for a dental hygienist with a friendly personality, a passion for providing excellent care, and who is excited to join a positive and supportive work environment!  

Smiles of Groton is a family-owned dental practice that is committed to maintaining a positive and fun work environment, building trusting relationships with our patients, and providing a 5-star experience!  Working well as a team has always been critical to the success of our office, and is why we organize several team-building events each year to improve and have fun as a team.  

If you are looking to find an office with a great reputation in the community and where your contributions are valued and appreciated - we would love to meet you! 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings, periodontal treatments, and preventative care procedures in a gentle and thorough manner

• Chart and assess a patient's periodontal health and collaborate with the Doctors on recommended treatment.   

• Obtain radiographs, intraoral photos, and intraoral iTero scans to be used for diagnosis and patient education. 

• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventative care, overall dental health, and recommended treatments.

• Review patient’s medical history and update clinical records. 

• Work closely with our dentists and team members to ensure seamless patient care.  

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment. 

• Assist with sterilization of dental instruments, and be willing to be a team player with various intra-office tasks. 

• Stay current with new techniques, technology, and best practices in dental hygiene. 

Our ideal candidate will have the following: 

• Enjoys getting to know their patients!

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Friendly and professional demeanor

• An excellent team player

• An interest in learning new skills, technologies, and procedures

• Great attention to detail

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently

• Prior experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Production-based bonuses
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401k with employer match
• Employee discounts
• CE reimbursement
• A supportive, positive, and collaborative team culture!
• 90 minute new patient appointments and 60 minute recall appointments.
• A loyal patient base, and a great reputation in the community.

Compensation is competitive, and will be determined based on skills and experience.

This position is either for a 3 or 4 day workweek, providing you with an excellent work-life balance.

4-day week hours for this position are as follows:  Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-4, Wednesday 8-5, Thursday 8-4

The 3-day work-week would be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.