Dental Hygienist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a dedicated dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered practice. You will perform comprehensive assessments, scaling, radiographs, and education to support optimal oral health.

In this role, you will maintain accurate records, uphold infection control standards, and collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality care and ongoing patient education.

Qualifications

• Active dental hygienist license.
• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal care.
• Proficiency with modern dental technology.
• Excellent professionalism, communication, and patient-focused bedside manner.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, continuing education, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and periodontal evaluations.
• Provide prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing.
• Take and manage dental radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral health and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Follow strong infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Dental hygiene license

Preventive & periodontal care

Dental technology

Professionalism & communication

Continuing education & teamwork

Job description

Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a collaborative, patient-centered dental practice.

Key Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and periodontal evaluations.
• Provide prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing.
• Take and manage dental radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral health and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Follow strong infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active dental hygienist license.
• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal care.
• Proficiency with modern dental technology.
• Excellent professionalism, communication, and patient-focused bedside manner.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, continuing education, and teamwork.