Dental Hygienist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Massachusetts is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered practice. You will perform cleanings, charting, X-rays, sealants, and fluoride, and assist the dentist during exams.

This role emphasizes patient education, reviewing medical histories, documentation in practice software, and contributing to a collaborative team that values compassionate care and long-term patient relationships.

Qualifications

• Compassionate with excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Knowledgeable in dental procedures and preventive care.
• Committed to building long-term patient relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental services.
• Support clinical operations and documentation.
• Foster patient education and oral hygiene awareness.
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Dental procedures knowledge

Patient relationship skills

Job description

Role:

Dental Hygienist providing preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered practice.

Responsibilities:

Performing thorough cleanings, periodontal charting, digital X-rays, applying sealants and fluoride, supporting the dentist during exams, educating patients on oral hygiene, reviewing medical histories, and documenting treatments using practice software.

Qualifications & Skills:

Compassionate with strong communication skills, detail-oriented, knowledgeable in dental procedures and patient care, and committed to building long-term patient relationships.

Key Duties:

Deliver high-quality preventive dental services, support clinical operations, foster patient education, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team environment.