Dental Hygienist

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal dental care at our Murfreesboro, TN site.

You will perform thorough cleanings, screenings, and radiographs while educating patients on oral hygiene and treatment options. Ideal candidates excel in patient communication, accuracy in documentation, and strict adherence to infection control protocols, working collaboratively with dentists and dental assistants to ensure high-quality,

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist with preventive and periodontal care expertise.
• Proficient with digital radiographs and oral health screenings.
• Excellent patient communication and patient-centered approach.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and safety compliance.
• Team-oriented and collaborative in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and support understanding of treatment plans
• Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to deliver coordinated patient care
• Maintain accurate, detailed clinical records
• Follow infection control and patient safety protocols

Skills

Preventive care

Periodontal care

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Documentation & safety

Education

Dental hygienist license

Tools

Digital radiographs

Oral health screening procedures

Job description

provides compassionate, high-quality preventive dental care. The role includes performing thorough dental cleanings, periodontal therapy, digital radiographs, and oral health screenings.

Key Duties

• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and support understanding of treatment plans
• Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to deliver coordinated patient care
• Maintain accurate, detailed clinical records
• Follow strict infection control and patient safety protocols

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed dental hygienist with strong clinical expertise in preventive and periodontal care
• Proficiency with digital radiographs and oral health screening procedures
• Excellent patient communication and patient-centered approach
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and safety compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment