Dental Hygienist

Rosaires Care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a dedicated dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered, community-focused practice.

You will perform prophylaxis, take radiographs, apply sealants and fluoride, and support dentists during exams while educating patients on oral hygiene and coordinating ongoing care.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a focus on patient comfort.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with patients.
• Commitment to accurate documentation and coordinated patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal services.
• Take and interpret dental radiographs.
• Apply sealants and fluoride.
• Assist dentists during patient exams.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Maintain complete clinical records.
• Coordinate with dentists on treatment planning.

Skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Documentation

Job description

Provide preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered, community-focused practice. Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapy, expose and interpret radiographs, apply sealants and fluoride, and assist during patient exams. Educate patients on oral hygiene and support ongoing care by coordinating with dentists on treatment plans.

Key Duties

• Deliver preventive and periodontal services
• Take and interpret dental radiographs
• Apply sealants and fluoride
• Assist dentists with examinations and treatment
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and care routines
• Maintain accurate, complete clinical records
• Coordinate with dentists to support treatment planning

Qualifications & Skills

• Detail-oriented with a focus on gentle, empathetic patient care
• Strong teamwork and clear communication
• Ability to build long-term relationships with patients of all ages
• Commitment to accurate documentation and coordinated patient care