Dental Hygienist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a dental hygiene professional to perform cleanings and periodontal care, and to conduct exams with radiographs as needed.

You will provide oral health education, ensure patient comfort, and collaborate with a team using modern dental technology to deliver high-quality care in a patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Must have strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal care.
• Excellent patient communication and friendly chairside manner are essential.
• Comfort-focused approach and commitment to quality care.
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional cleanings and periodontal care
• Conduct dental exams and take radiographs as needed
• Provide oral health education and preventive guidance
• Ensure patient comfort and a positive chairside experience
• Collaborate with a close-knit team using modern dental technology
• Maintain professionalism and build long-term patient relationships

Skills

Preventive care

Periodontal care

Patient communication

Chairside manner

Team collaboration

Quality-focused care

Job description

needed to deliver high-quality preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages in a patient-centered, community-focused practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform professional cleanings and periodontal care
• Conduct dental exams and take radiographs as needed
• Provide oral health education and preventive guidance
• Ensure patient comfort and a positive chairside experience
• Collaborate with a close-knit team using modern dental technology
• Maintain professionalism and build long-term patient relationships

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal care
• Excellent patient communication and friendly chairside manner
• Comfort-focused approach and commitment to quality care
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a supportive environment