Registered Dental Hygienist

Welcome to Beaumont Family Dentistry, where we’ve provided happy, healthy, smiles to Lexington and surrounding central Kentucky communities for more than 35 years.  Our care is just one reason we’ve been named an eight-time Lexington Herald-Leader Readers’ Choice Award winner! Come experience patient-friendly features like: Advanced technology: including same-day dental crowns, Dental sedation: three safe approaches to ease anxiety, and Sleep dentistry: specialized TMJ and sleep apnea treatment. 

To learn more about our office, check out our website here: www.beaumontfamilydentistry.com

We offer a work environment which is supportive and offers the chance to learn about a variety of technologies. Team members enjoy the benefits of being surrounded by individuals who have a sincere desire to help others reach their full potential. Our Hygienists focus on building relationships with patients and having strong communication in order to deliver an exceptional patient experience. By joining our practice, you will have: 

• Schedule: 4 days/week

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off  

• 8 Paid Holidays 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits 

• 401k with company match 

• Clinical Autonomy 

• Collaborative environment  

• Modern Office Setting  

• Work Life Balance 

• Professional Growth and Leadership Opportunities 

• CE Opportunities  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform hygiene clinical procedures, including oral prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, sealants, fluoride, oral cancer screenings and x-rays 

• Educate patients on the importance of oral hygiene, as well as instructions and demonstrations of effective oral hygiene methods 

• Communicate with doctor where there are opportunities in patients for restorative and/or periodontal needs 

• Obtain and review dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history and care slips) and ensure health history is updated for all returning patients 

• Degree or certificate in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program and a valid state license  

• X-Ray/Radiology Certification where state regulations specify 

• Local Anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide certification where state regulations specify 

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Working Environment & Physical Requirements  

This is a clinical working environment where potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens is possible. Requires prolonged periods of standing, leaning, and bending. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.