Dental Hygienist

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Dental Hygienist in Gainesville, FL! This full-time role offers a chance to deliver top-quality dental care in a dynamic environment. You will conduct comprehensive examinations, instruct patients on oral hygiene, and work collaboratively with a supportive team. With competitive salary and benefits, this position not only promises professional growth but also the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives. If you're passionate about dental health and eager to thrive in a rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Active and valid dental hygiene license in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive examinations of patients' oral health.
• Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Maintain accurate records and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Instruction

Record Keeping

Education

Dental Hygiene Program Graduation

National Board Dental Hygiene Examination

Job description

Dental Hygienist

ID

2025-23406

Category

Dental - Dental Hygienist

Facility

VA - Florida - North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Dental Hygienist!

Location: Gainesville, FL
Job Type: Full-time

Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources, a premier healthcare services provider, is seeking a dedicated civilian Dental Hygienist for a potential opportunity with the South Georgi aand North Florida VA in Gainesville, FL!

If you're passionate about delivering top-quality dental care and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we want to hear from you.

Hours of Performance:
Monday to Friday, 0600-1700 (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive examinations of patients' oral cavity, including mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues.

• Refer patients with abnormalities such as cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease to the dentist.
• Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities like gingivitis and oral ulceration.
• Instruct patients, both individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using various materials and techniques.
• Explain the common causes of tooth decay and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
• Polish restorations, apply pit and fissure sealants, and assist chairside dental assisting when directed by the dental clinic's Officer in Charge (OIC).
• Maintain accurate records of patients treated and ensure proper maintenance and sterilization of instruments.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a dental hygiene program that qualifies for state licensure.
• Training in radiation physics, biology, health, safety/protection, X-ray films/digital radiography, image quality, and radiographic techniques meeting or exceeding 42 C.F.R. Part 75 requirements.
• Successful completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and possession of an active, current, valid, and unrestricted license in at least one of the 50 states, and/or the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territories of the United States.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dental hygienist within the last two years prior to contract execution.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location

US-FL-Gainesville

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Jasmine Goodman

Direct phone number

3147444266

Recruiter : Email

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