Dental Hygienist

Mortenson Dental Partners; Carrollton (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their growing team. This role emphasizes the importance of providing exceptional patient care while fostering a community-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in dental hygiene practices and a commitment to continuous professional development. With competitive compensation, including a generous sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives. Join a team that values honesty, caring, and hard work, and take the next step in your career with this innovative dental practice.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401K

Daily Pay

Professional development assistance

FREE continuing education opportunities

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Must have an active dental hygiene license issued by the state.
• Experience with laser debridement and CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in diagnosis through x-rays and tests.
• Perform scaling and periodontal evaluations.

Skills

Periodontal evaluations

Scaling and root planning

Verbal communication

Education

Dental Hygiene Certificate/Degree

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Intraoral Camera

Digital Radiograph Technology

Open Dental Software

Job description

Description

Dental Hygienist

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Job ID: 2482 KY-227, Carrollton, KY 41008

Job Type: Full-time

Our growing team at Mortenson Family Dental values honesty, caring, and hard work. Our core values—caring for everyone, sharing abundantly, expressing gratitude, and building relationships—guide us in creating a community-focused workplace.

Benefits of being part of the Mortenson Team

• Benefits available after 60 days of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution
• Life Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care)
• Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K
• Daily Pay
• Professional development assistance
• FREE continuing education opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Bonus opportunities
• Scholarships available

Compensation

We value the care hygienists provide and compensate them competitively, with opportunities to earn beyond just an hourly rate.

Responsibilities

• Provide information through x-rays, verbal communication, and tests to assist dentists in diagnosis.
• Perform periodontal evaluations, scaling, and root planning.
• Complete clinical notes according to guidelines before dismissing patients.

Qualifications

• Dental Hygiene Certificate/Degree from an accredited program
• Active dental hygiene license issued by the state

Desirables

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification
• Laser Debridement Certification
• General Supervision Privileges
• CPR Certification
• Hepatitis B Vaccination
• Intraoral Camera
• Caries Detection
• Velescope
• Open Dental Software
• Digital Radiograph Technology

Note: Employment offers are contingent upon passing a background check, including a drug screen. We are an equal-opportunity employer and highly value diversity. Mortenson Dental Partners has a 9/10 rating on Glassdoor.