Dental Hygienist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Crestwood (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Crestwood, MO seeks a licensed dental hygienist to provide compassionate preventive dental care for patients of all ages in a modern clinic setting. You will perform cleanings, assessments, and education, working closely with dentists to support comprehensive treatment plans.

Join a patient-centered team that values comfort, trust, and long-term relationships. You will use up-to-date dental technology and collaborate with colleagues to promote excellent

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist with strong clinical and preventive care skills.
• Ability to assess oral health and provide clear patient education.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient-focused bedside manner.
• Strong teamwork skills and commitment to collaborative care.
• Comfort working in a modern clinical environment and using dental technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional dental cleanings and periodontal therapy.
• Complete oral health assessments and record findings.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with dentists to support comprehensive treatment plans.
• Deliver care that prioritizes comfort, trust, and long-term patient relationships.

Skills

Licensed dental hygienist

Oral health assessment

Patient education

Communication & empathy

Teamwork

Education

Dental Hygiene License

Tools

Dental technology

Job description

role providing compassionate, high-quality preventive dental care for patients of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform professional dental cleanings and periodontal therapy.
• Complete oral health assessments and record findings.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with dentists to support comprehensive treatment plans.
• Deliver care that prioritizes comfort, trust, and long-term patient relationships.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed dental hygienist with strong clinical and preventive care skills.
• Ability to assess oral health and provide clear patient education.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient-focused bedside manner.
• Strong teamwork skills and commitment to collaborative care.
• Comfort working in a modern clinical environment and using dental technology.