Dental Hygienist - Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics

This position is located in Groton, MA.

This is a part-time position, working 28 hours per week, Tuesday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics (formerly Tufts Dental Facilities for Persons with Special Needs) is a network of seven outpatient clinics that provides dental care to approximately 7,000 developmentally disabled patients in the state of Massachusetts under the umbrella of TUSDM and in partnership with the Massachusetts Departments of Public Health (DPH) and Developmental Services (DDS).
In addition to outpatient services, patient care is also delivered in operating room settings at three affiliated hospitals within the state. TSCDC serves as a vital teaching venue for General Practice Residents through the Tufts GPR program and for fourth-year dental students, offering hands-on experience in treating patients with special needs.

The Dental Hygienist plays a vital role in delivering high quality, patient centered oral health care. This position is responsible for performing comprehensive preventive and therapeutic hygiene services, including clinical assessments, periodontal treatments, radiographs, fluoride applications, and patient education, while ensuring all medical histories and clinical documentation are accurately maintained. Collaborating with the dental team, the Dental Hygienist supports coordinated care, treatment planning, and scheduling to promote optimal oral health outcomes. Through effective communication, clinical expertise, and a commitment to disease prevention, this role contributes to a positive patient experience and the overall effectiveness of the dental practice. The Dental Hygienist may perform other duties as assigned. Travel to other clinics required as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, or an Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene.
• 1-3 years clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Registered Dental Hygienist in the state of Massachusetts.
• Intermediate proficiency in dental practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience in treating patients with developmental, behavioral, or medical complexities.