Dental Hygienist

Health, Inc; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health, Inc in Lincoln, IL, a family-focused dental practice, is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to deliver high-quality preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages. You will perform cleanings, administer periodontal therapy, conduct oral cancer screenings, take digital radiographs, and educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.

Collaborating with dentists and the clinical team, you will document care thoroughly in the practice management system and help create a

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist with patient-focused communication.
• Proficient in preventive care and periodontal services.
• Experience with oral cancer screening.
• Able to take and manage digital radiographs.
• Detail-oriented documentation in practice management software.
• Team-oriented, community-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings and provide periodontal therapy.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and take digital radiographs.
• Administer sealant and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Collaborate with dentists and the clinical team to support treatment goals.
• Document patient care thoroughly in the practice management system.
• Help create a calm, comfortable patient experience using modern technology.

Skills

Licensed dental hygienist

Patient-focused communication

Preventive and periodontal care

Oral cancer screening

Digital radiographs

Clinical documentation

Team-oriented mindset

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 Duties

• Perform dental cleanings and provide periodontal therapy.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and take digital radiographs.
• Administer sealant and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Collaborate with dentists and the clinical team to support treatment goals.
• Document patient care thoroughly in the practice management system.
• Help create a calm, comfortable patient experience using modern technology.

Qualifications / Skills

• Licensed dental hygienist with strong patient-focused communication.
• Proficiency in preventive care, periodontal services, and oral cancer screening.
• Ability to take and manage digital radiographs.
• Detail-oriented documentation skills and comfort using clinical technology.
• Supportive, team-oriented mindset and commitment to community-oriented care.