Dental Hygienist

Vetted Solutions; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a licensed dental hygienist to provide preventive care in a diverse patient population in Dover, Delaware. You will perform cleanings, periodontal maintenance, and radiographs, while delivering patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

You will collaborate with dentists and care teams to support treatment planning, maintain strict infection control, and promote oral health in school, home, and community settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist with strong clinical knowledge.
• Proficiency with digital radiographs and periodontal care.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Strong attention to infection control and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dental professionals and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings and periodontal maintenance.
• Conduct oral health assessments.
• Capture and process digital radiographs.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Maintain infection control procedures and follow documentation standards.
• Collaborate with dentists and interdisciplinary care teams to support treatment planning.
• Promote oral health in community settings, including school, home, and facility-based environments.

Skills

Licensed dental hygienist

Digital radiography proficiency

Patient education

Infection control

Team collaboration

Tools

Digital radiographs

Job description

providing compassionate preventive and therapeutic dental care to diverse patient populations.

Key Duties

• Perform dental cleanings and periodontal maintenance.
• Conduct oral health assessments.
• Capture and process digital radiographs.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Maintain strict infection control procedures and follow documentation standards.
• Collaborate with dentists and interdisciplinary care teams to support treatment planning.
• Promote oral health in community settings, including school, home, and facility-based environments.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed dental hygienist with strong clinical knowledge.
• Proficiency with digital radiographs and periodontal care.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Strong attention to infection control and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dental professionals and care teams.