Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Serenity Smiles Dental Care is a small dental office located in Murfreesboro, TN. We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist with a strong work ethic, excellent communication, and patient care skills to join our amazing team. We are currently growing faster than expected and are looking for a new dental hygienist to help us as we continue to expand. Our office environment is one where everyone is happy to help and we love connecting with our amazing patients. There is a reason we have such great reviews on Google. If you would like to work in a fast-paced, but caring patient-oriented environment where you can be proud of the service you provide, this is the place for you.

Salary : Competitive pay based on experience with bonus potential.

Job Type : Part-time (1 to 2 days / week, Mon-Thurs).

Responsibilities :

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination.
• Sterilize dental instruments properly.
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history.
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis.
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride).
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques).
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures.
• Take X-rays or dental scans.
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer).
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient.
• Responsible for rescheduling cancelled patients and recall patients.

Requirements and Skills :