Dental Hygienist

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 at ease. Our 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 HygienistJob Summary· Deliver 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 work and clinical excellence Uses dental instruments to check and clean gums· Feels lymph nodes to detect swelling or tenderness associated with dental disease· Examines gums for sores or disease using probes and other dental instruments. Applies fluoride and other cavity protectors· Charts and records conditions of disease for diagnosis and treatment· Takes X-rays· Administers local anesthetics, as directed· Provides patient with proper instruction for treatment of disease. Forms and molds cast impressionsThe company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Job QualificationsEducation: Associate's degree Experience: 2+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experienceSkillsExcellent verbal and written communication, active listening Critical thinking Judgment and decision makingEmail: Office: 718-987-6453

Created: 2026-03-10