Dental Hygienist

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. in Cary, NC seeks a Licensed Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive and periodontal care within a patient-centered practice.

You will perform prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, radiography, and local anesthesia where permitted, while educating patients on oral hygiene and reviewing medical histories alongside the dentist. The role emphasizes accurate charting, infection control, and collaboration with clinical staff to maintain high-quality,

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist with current state license
• Experience with prophylaxis and periodontal therapy
• Knowledge of dental radiography
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Infection control standards awareness

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered setting
• Perform prophylaxis and periodontal therapy
• Take digital radiographs and administer local anesthesia where permitted
• Offer individualized oral hygiene instructions to patients
• Review medical histories and assist the dentist during examinations
• Accurately chart conditions and treatments
• Collaborate with the clinical team to optimize patient care and scheduling
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards
• Contribute to a friendly, professional environment that builds long-term patient relationships

Job description

Role:

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered setting
• Perform prophylaxis and periodontal therapy
• Take digital radiographs and administer local anesthesia where permitted
• Offer individualized oral hygiene instructions
• Review medical histories and support the dentist during examinations
• Accurately chart conditions and treatments
• Collaborate with the clinical team to optimize patient care and schedules
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards
• Contribute to a friendly, professional environment focused on building long-term patient relationships

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Dental Hygienist
• Knowledge of prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, and radiography
• Ability to administer local anesthesia where allowed
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Team-oriented mindset with attention to infection control standards