Dental Hygienist

Oral Health Partnership; Green Bay (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated dental hygienist to join their compassionate team. This role focuses on providing essential dental care to uninsured and underinsured children, ensuring they receive preventative, diagnostic, and restorative services. The ideal candidate will be skilled in performing dental hygiene procedures, educating young patients on oral health, and using relevant dental software. This nonprofit organization is committed to making a difference in the community by enhancing children's access to quality dental care. If you're passionate about improving children's health and well-being, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program is required.
• Experience working with children and teens is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review health history and perform prophylaxis on children.
• Educate patients on oral health and provide dietary counseling.
• Perform hygiene assessments and apply fluoride.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Oral health education

Proficiency in dental hygiene procedures

Bilingual communication (Spanish, Hmong, Somali)

Education

Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Tools

Dentrix charting software

Dexis radiography software

ADP internal timekeeping system

Job description

Join a team making a difference! Oral Health Partnership (OHP) is a nonprofit children’s dental program that provides preventative, diagnostic, and restorative dental services to uninsured and underinsured children ages 0-19. We provide care at our dental clinics, in schools, and at hospitals in Green Bay and surrounding areas.

Job Description

We are in search of a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate dental hygienist to join our devoted team of professionals in achieving our mission of “changing the lives of our communities' children through access to excellent oral health services and education.”

Compensation/Benefits

$30 to $38 per hour. Competitive salary and benefits based on experience and work schedule.

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program (required)

Main Responsibilities

1. Review the Health History of child
2. Perform prophylaxis
3. Apply fluoride
4. Deliver Oral Hygiene Instructions
5. Take notes and charting in patient’s chart
6. Perform Hygiene Assessment
7. Place sealants
8. Deliver post-op and post-fluoride instructions
9. Clean and set up the portable operatory
10. Stock supply bins
11. Educate the patients on oral health and provide dietary counseling

Technology Responsibilities

Use of Dentrix charting software, Dexis radiography software, and ADP internal timekeeping system.

Beneficial Experience

Working with children and teens.

Language Requirements

English; Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, or Somali beneficial.

Travel Requirements

Must be able to travel to any of OHP's dental service sites.