Dental Hygienist

Proforma Health Inc; McKees Rocks (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care within a patient-centered practice.

You will perform cleanings, scaling and root planing, radiographs, periodontal charting, and oral cancer screenings, while educating patients on oral hygiene and treatment options. Commitment to infection control and precise documentation in electronic dental records is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and best practices.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Attention to detail and adherence to infection control standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered setting.
• Perform comprehensive cleanings, scaling and root planing, radiographs, periodontal charting, and oral cancer screenings.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and treatment options.
• Maintain strict infection control protocols.
• Accurately document patient information in electronic dental records.

Skills

Dental hygiene procedures

Patient education

Infection control

Team collaboration

Job description

• Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered setting
• Perform comprehensive cleanings, scaling and root planing, radiographs, periodontal charting, and oral cancer screenings
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and treatment options
• Maintain strict infection control protocols
• Accurately document patient information in electronic dental records

Role:

Dental Hygienist

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered setting
• Perform comprehensive cleanings, scaling and root planing, radiographs, periodontal charting, and oral cancer screenings
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and treatment options
• Maintain strict infection control protocols
• Accurately document patient information in electronic dental records

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and best practices
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Attention to detail and adherence to infection control standards
• Ability to work collaboratively within a professional team

Key Duties:

Deliver comprehensive dental hygiene care, foster patient relationships, and contribute to a supportive, community-focused practice environment.