Dental Hygienist
Company: Open Door Care Network
Location: Amherst
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Open Door is seeking a Dental Hygienist.
Reporting to the Chief Dental Officer, based in Ossining, NY. The
Dental Hygienist provides dental services to patients in accordance
to professional standards and practices. All Open Door Family
Medical Centers are located in Westchester and Putnam counties
located just North of New York City, which offer excellent schools,
easy access to a multitude of outdoor activities, and superb
transportation connections to New York City. Responsibilities
Provides dental hygiene, preventive dental care and education to
patients of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
age groups. Utilizes appropriate diagnostic equipment to perform
examination of teeth and oral structures. Records findings on
dental record. Formulates treatment plan and discusses case
presentation with patient. Obtains medical and nursing consultation
when necessary in addressing total needs of patient. Assists in the
maintenance of dental records and inventory of supplies and
equipment. Presents oral hygiene educational programs. Checks and
makes dental appointments. Participate in quality assurance review.
Maintains records in accordance to standards of care. Performs
other duties as assigned. Requirements Associate’s Degree in Dental
Hygiene from approved school of dental hygiene. Registered dental
hygienist in New York State. Maintains continuing education credits
in accordance with New York State Regulations. Minimum of one year
experience as dental hygienist. Thorough knowledge and practice of
quality dental hygienist practices.
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