About the Role
Kew Gardens Dental Arts is seeking a Dental Hygienist for a patient-focused practice in Kew Gardens, Queens. The role emphasizes quality care, patient education, and thorough treatment within a supportive environment with modern technology.
Responsibilities
- Performing comprehensive dental hygiene examinations and assessments
- Periodontal charting
- Taking and reviewing dental X-rays
- Prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance
- Scaling and root planing (SRP)
- Fluoride treatments
- Patient education and oral hygiene instruction
- Identifying and communicating oral health concerns to the dentist
- Providing a comfortable, positive experience for every patient
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
Requirements
- Current New York State Dental Hygiene License
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach
- Ability to provide all facets of dental hygiene care
- Professional, dependable, and team-oriented
- Commitment to excellent clinical care and patient education
Skills
- iTero
- Dental laser
- Denticon
- CBCT
- Cavitron
Location
- Kew Gardens, NY
Work Type
- 1-2 days per week
- Part-time
Experience Level
- New graduates welcome
Salary/Compensations
- $60–$63 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
About the Company
- Kew Gardens Dental Arts provides comprehensive family and cosmetic dentistry in a comfortable Kew Gardens setting. Our practice offers services ranging from preventive and hygiene care to periodontal, endodontic, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, with a focus on modern technology and quality patient care.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
