Dental Hygienist

CARIN Alliance; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance in Illinois seeks a compassionate dental hygienist to provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages. You will perform cleanings, radiographs, and patient education, while delivering a calm, patient-focused experience within a small, supportive team.

The role emphasizes gentle, thorough care and strong communication to build lasting relationships in a modern practice environment.

Qualifications

• Dental hygienist with strong clinical and preventive care skills.
• Comfort working with patients of all ages.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Compassionate, gentle approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional dental cleanings and periodontal therapy.
• Take and process dental radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and treatment needs.
• Deliver care that supports a calm, reassuring patient experience.
• Collaborate with a small, supportive dental team.
• Build long-term patient relationships in a modern, quality-driven environment.

Skills

Clinical and preventive care

Patient communication

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Gentle patient approach

Job description

Wanted for a compassionate, family-focused practice delivering gentle, comprehensive preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages.

Key Duties

• Provide professional dental cleanings and periodontal therapy
• Take and process dental radiographs
• Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and treatment needs
• Deliver care that supports a calm, reassuring patient experience
• Collaborate with a small, supportive dental team
• Build long-term patient relationships in a modern, quality-driven environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Dental hygienist with strong clinical and preventive care skills
• Comfort working with patients of all ages
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Compassionate, gentle approach to care
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting