Dental Hygienist

MEP Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages. You will perform cleanings, radiographs, and periodontal charting, while educating patients on oral hygiene and preventive practices.

Collaborating with dentists and dental assistants, you will ensure comprehensive patient care and maintain accurate clinical documentation, all while upholding strict infection control and sterilization protocols.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in performing dental cleanings, radiographs and periodontal assessments.
• Strong communication skills for patient education and explanation of procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dental team.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care to patients of all ages.
• Perform dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings, and periodontal charting.
• Take digital radiographs and educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive practices.
• Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Follow strict infection control and sterilization protocols.

Skills

Proficiency in dental cleanings and X‑

Radiographs

Periodontal assessments

Patient education

Team collaboration

Job description

• Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care to patients of all ages


• Perform dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings, and periodontal charting


• Take digital radiographs and educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive practices


• Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to ensure comprehensive patient care


• Maintain accurate clinical documentation


• Follow strict infection control and sterilization protocols

Role:

Dental Hygienist

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care to patients of all ages


• Perform dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings, and periodontal charting


• Take digital radiographs and educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive practices


• Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to ensure comprehensive patient care


• Maintain accurate clinical documentation


• Follow strict infection control and sterilization protocols

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in performing dental cleanings, radiographs, and periodontal assessments


• Strong communication skills for patient education


• Ability to work collaboratively within a dental team


• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures


• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care