Dental Hygienist

Health Marketing; Fox Lake (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing in the United States is seeking a Licensed Dental Hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered family practice. The role includes performing cleanings, radiographs, and patient education to support coordinated care with the dental team.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, meticulous infection control, and a patient-first approach, contributing to a welcoming and comfortable patient experience in a clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist with preventive and periodontal care training.
• Knowledge of radiographs, periodontal evaluation, and patient education.
• Excellent communication and patient-first approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical team.
• Strong infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings and periodontal assessments.
• Provide scaling and root planing as indicated.
• Take and manage dental radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with dentists and the dental team to support coordinated care.
• Maintain strict infection control and sterilization standards.
• Help create a welcoming, comfortable patient experience.

Skills

Radiographs expertise

Periodontal care knowledge

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

— Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered family practice.

Key Duties

• Perform dental cleanings and periodontal assessments.
• Provide scaling and root planing as indicated.
• Take and manage dental radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with dentists and the dental team to support coordinated care.
• Maintain strict infection control and sterilization standards.
• Help create a welcoming, comfortable patient experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Dental Hygienist with training in preventive and periodontal care.
• Strong knowledge of radiographs, periodontal evaluation, and patient education.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-first approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical team environment.
• High attention to detail and consistent infection control practices.