Dental Hygienist

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester in Florida is seeking a skilled dental hygienist to deliver compassionate preventive and therapeutic care in a modern, family‑focused practice. You will perform patient assessments, provide prophylaxis and periodontal therapy, take radiographs, educate patients on oral hygiene, and support dentists with treatment planning using contemporary dental technology.

Join a collaborative team that values continuous learning and patient‑centered care, with

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal hygiene care.
• Excellent communication and patient-centered bedside manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a dental team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Detail-oriented approach to assessments, documentation, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and provide preventive care
• Administer prophylaxis and perform periodontal therapy
• Take dental radiographs and apply sealants as indicated
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and treatment plans
• Support dentists with clinical information and assist in treatment planning
• Use contemporary dental technology to enhance patient care

Skills

Preventive hygiene

Periodontal hygiene

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Job description

needed to deliver compassionate, comprehensive preventive and therapeutic dental care in a modern, family-focused practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and provide preventive care
• Administer prophylaxis and perform periodontal therapy
• Take dental radiographs and apply sealants as indicated
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and treatment plans
• Support dentists with clinical information and assist in treatment planning
• Use contemporary dental technology to enhance patient care

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal hygiene care
• Excellent communication and patient-centered bedside manner
• Ability to work collaboratively with a dental team
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
• Detail-oriented approach to assessments, documentation, and patient education