Dental Hygienist

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks a licensed dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care in a family-focused practice. You will perform cleanings, periodontal therapy, radiographs, sealants, and fluoride applications while educating patients on oral hygiene.

Collaborate with dentists and the clinical team to ensure high-quality care and accurate documentation in the PM-system, delivering a calm, technology-enabled patient experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist with competence in preventive and periodontal procedures.
• Strong patient education and communication skills.
• Proficiency with digital radiography and clinical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with dentists and a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Commitment to safety, thorough documentation, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental cleanings and periodontal therapy.
• Perform oral cancer screenings.
• Take and process digital radiographs.
• Apply sealants and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with dentists and the clinical team to support patient care.
• Document findings and treatments accurately in the practice management system.
• Maintain a calm, comfortable patient experience using modern dental technology.

Skills

Licensed dental hygienist

Patient education

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety and documentation

Digital radiography

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

to deliver high-quality preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages in a family-focused dental practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dental cleanings and periodontal therapy
• Perform oral cancer screenings
• Take and process digital radiographs
• Apply sealants and fluoride treatments
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment recommendations
• Collaborate with dentists and the clinical team to support patient care
• Document findings and treatments accurately in the practice management system
• Maintain a calm, comfortable patient experience using modern dental technology

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed dental hygienist with competence in preventive and periodontal procedures
• Strong patient education and communication skills
• Proficiency with digital radiography and clinical documentation
• Ability to work effectively with dentists and a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Commitment to safety, thorough documentation, and high-quality patient care