Smiles of Groton is a family-owned dental practice that is committed to maintaining a positive and fun work environment, building close relationships with our patients, and providing them with excellent dental care.  Our dental hygienists play a critical role in helping us achieve this by gaining trust from our patients and helping them to achieve a healthy mouth.  We are looking to add a part-time hygienist to our team, and are in search of someone who is personable, has great attention to detail, and enjoys helping people!   

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 2 day workweek with the following days and hours: Wednesday 8-5, Thursday 8-4

If you are interested, please respond with your resume, along with a short paragraph about why you feel you would be a great addition to our team!