Dental Hygienist

First Flight Health Centers; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Flight Health Centers in Dayton, OH, seeks a licensed Dental Hygienist to support the Dental Director and dentists in patient care. The role includes prophylaxis, fluoride, radiographs, scaling, and periodontal procedures, with emphasis on prevention and staff training.

The ideal candidate will have Ohio licensure, appropriate degree or experience, and strong teamwork skills. The position offers competitive pay and benefits in a collaborative health center environment.

Qualifications

• Current State of Ohio Dental Hygiene License.
• Two- to four-year college degree from a college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in treating patients and maintaining oral health.
• Perform oral prophylaxis and educate patients on home care techniques.
• Apply topical fluoride treatment.
• Screen patients for caries, periodontal pathology, and medical history.
• Expose, process, and mount radiographs.
• Perform scaling, root planing, and periodontal procedures.
• Support dental prevention and education programs.
• Assist in training of dental assistants and other staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Patient assessment

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Staff training

Confidentiality

Independent work

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Education

Ohio Dental Hygiene License

Dental hygiene degree or equivalent

Clinical experience in dental setting

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Dayton, OH, US

This Position is responsible for performing those duties that assist the Dental Director or the Dentists in the care and treatment of patients.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Performs dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease by performing the following duties:

• Perform oral prophylaxis instruction for proper home care techniques for oral hygiene.
• Perform topical fluoride treatment.
• Screen and evaluate patients regarding caries detection, periodontal pathology and medical history.
• Exposing, processing, and mounting of radiographs.
• Supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage.
• Root planning.
• Perform procedures involving team periodontal surgical techniques.
• Provide gross debridement in treatment of acute periodontal conditions.
• Responsible for the initiation and maintenance of the dental prevention and dental education program.
• Assist in training of dental assistants and other staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills or Abilities

• Effectively communicates with staff, patients and external contacts
• Able to evaluate patient’s response to care through observation
• Professionally handles patient complaints
• Acts a team member with dental staff and medical staff within the Health Center.
• Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings and committees
• Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy
• Ability to work independently and with little supervision
• Proficiency with computers, including MSWord, Outlook and Excel.

Required Knowledge, Experience or Licensure/Registration

• Current State of Ohio Dental Hygiene License
• Two or four-year college degree from a college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Covered life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan with company match
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and development