Dental Hygienist

About Our Practice

Carmel Dental Associates has proudly served the Carmel, NY community since 1988! Led by Dr. George Parlitsis, DDS, we're passionate about delivering top-quality, state-of-the-art dental care in a warm, welcoming environment — and our patients notice. With 1,263+ five-star reviews and a 99.8% patient referral rate, our reputation is built on genuinely great care and an even better team.

Position Summary

We're on the hunt for a licensed, compassionate Dental Hygienist ready to make a real difference in our patients' lives! You'll provide top-notch preventive dental care, educate patients on oral health, and work side-by-side with Dr. Parlitsis to deliver outstanding clinical care. If you're patient-focused, detail-oriented, and passionate about oral health, we want to meet you.

Why You'll Love It Here

💙 A few of the perks that make this role a great fit:

✓ Full-time stability with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule — no weekends!

✓ Join an established, community-trusted practice with decades of history

✓ Work alongside a friendly, supportive, and collaborative team

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Duties
• ✓ Perform dental cleanings, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planning
• ✓ Conduct periodontal assessments and charting
• ✓ Take and interpret dental radiographs (X-rays) in compliance with regulations
• ✓ Administer preventive treatments such as fluoride and sealants
• ✓ Identify signs of oral disease and communicate findings to the dentist
• Patient Education
• ✓ Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care
• ✓ Discuss treatment plans and reinforce the dentist’s recommendations
• ✓ Provide post-treatment care instructions
• Clinical Support & Compliance
• ✓ Maintain accurate and thorough patient records
• ✓ Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols
• ✓ Sterilize and maintain instruments and operatory cleanliness
• ✓ Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient patient flow

Requirements

Qualifications

• Required
• ✓ Valid Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the state of New York
• ✓ Current CPR/BLS certification
• ✓ Ability to administer local anesthesia (as permitted under New York state law)
• Preferred
• ✓ Previous experience in a dental or clinical setting
• ✓ Experience with periodontal therapy and patient education programs
• Skills & Competencies
• ✓ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ✓ Strong attention to detail and clinical precision
• ✓ Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• ✓ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• ✓ Time management and organizational skills