Dental Hygienist

Health Here; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here in Belton, MO is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to join a patient-focused practice delivering preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages.

You will take radiographs, perform screenings, educate patients, and collaborate with dentists and dental assistants in a modern, technology-enabled team to ensure high-quality care and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist credential required.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and periodontal care required.
• Comfort with radiographs and clinical screening procedures.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dental team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional cleanings and periodontal therapy using evidence-based practices
• Take and process dental radiographs
• Perform oral cancer and other screenings as appropriate
• Educate patients on oral health, treatment needs, and home-care routines
• Support a comfortable, positive patient experience
• Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants as part of a modern, technology-enabled team

Skills

Preventive and periodontal care

Radiographs & screening

Communication & patient education

Collaborative team player

Education

Licensed dental hygienist credential

Job description

needed to deliver high-quality preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages in a patient-focused, friendly practice.

• Provide professional cleanings and periodontal therapy using evidence-based practices
• Take and process dental radiographs
• Perform oral cancer and other screenings as appropriate
• Educate patients on oral health, treatment needs, and home-care routines
• Support a comfortable, positive patient experience
• Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants as part of a modern, technology-enabled team

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed dental hygienist credential
• Strong knowledge of preventive and periodontal care
• Comfort with radiographs and clinical screening procedures
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative dental team environment