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. With three local offices led by eight dentists, our experts are ready to make you feel at home! Get comfortable and feel confident, as we provide the highest-quality treatment to your family. 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. From start to finish, we make sure your experience is comfortable and convenient. All of our locations offer hours as early as 7 a.m. for scheduling ease. While you’re under our care, you’ll enjoy comforts like Tempur-Pedic patient chairs, blankets, and pillows. You’ll appreciate technology like our ultrasonic scalers, which help us clean your teeth with less scraping. When you’re ready to pay, you have many options, including our Smile Saver membership plan, which helps you save money on your family’s care.

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

Dental Hygienists play an essential role in patient education and preventative dental care while also working in partnership with our doctors. 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: 

• Work-Life Balance

• Uncapped Bonus Potential!

• Time Off: Up to 3 weeks PTO + 8 Paid Holidays (PTO rolls over!) 

• Parental Leave: Up to 3 weeks paid 

• 401(k) Match 

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA & FSA + earn up to $2,000/year when selecting our quality care plans 

• Employee Assistance Programs: Free 24/7 support for personal, financial & legal issues 

• CE & Growth: access to Spear Education + continuing education 

• Wellness Perks: $28/month gyms, 12K+ on-demand workouts when selecting our quality care plans 

• Pet Insurance: Flexible plans + 24/7 telehealth for your pet 

• Clinical Autonomy 

• Collaborative environment & Modern Office Setting  

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.