Dental Hygienist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a dental hygienist to perform preventive cleanings, periodontal maintenance, and patient education in a patient-first environment. You will work closely with dentists to deliver high-quality care and participate in ongoing learning to enhance clinical skills.

Responsibilities include screenings, care planning, and using advanced dental technology to ensure accurate diagnoses and compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygiene licensure/credentials required to practice.
• Strong knowledge of preventive dentistry and periodontal care.
• Excellent patient communication, education, and bedside manner.
• Ability to work effectively alongside dentists as part of a care team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive dental cleanings and periodontal maintenance.
• Conduct dental screenings and assist with oral health assessments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment plans.
• Support dentists in delivering comprehensive, high-quality patient care.
• Use advanced dental technology to enhance care and maintain clinical accuracy.
• Provide compassionate service and build long-term patient relationships.
• Collaborate in a learning-focused environment to continuously improve skills.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Bedside manner

Care planning

Education

Dental hygiene licensure

Job description

• Perform preventive dental cleanings and periodontal maintenance.
• Conduct dental screenings and assist with oral health assessments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment plans.
• Support dentists in delivering comprehensive, high-quality patient care.
• Use advanced dental technology to enhance care and maintain clinical accuracy.
• Provide compassionate service and build long-term patient relationships.
• Collaborate in a learning-focused environment to continuously improve skills.

(patient-first role)

• Perform preventive dental cleanings and periodontal maintenance.
• Conduct dental screenings and assist with oral health assessments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment plans.
• Support dentists in delivering comprehensive, high-quality patient care.
• Use advanced dental technology to enhance care and maintain clinical accuracy.
• Provide compassionate service and build long-term patient relationships.
• Collaborate in a learning-focused environment to continuously improve skills.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current dental hygiene licensure/credentials required to practice.
• Strong knowledge of preventive dentistry and periodontal care.
• Excellent patient communication, education, and bedside manner.
• Ability to work effectively alongside dentists as part of a care team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and community impact.