Dental Hygienist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; North Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in the United States is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care to patients of all ages. You will perform comprehensive cleanings, periodontal charting, radiographs, sealants, and fluoride treatments while educating patients on oral hygiene and overall wellness.

Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to ensure optimal patient care, use modern dental technology, and accurately document patient information in the practice system.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of periodontal and preventive dental procedures.
• Strong communication skills for patient education.
• Ability to work effectively with a dental team.
• Proficiency with dental technology and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive dental hygiene services.
• Perform preventive care and periodontal charting, radiographs, sealants, and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and overall wellness.
• Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to ensure optimal patient care.
• Accurately document patient information in the practice system.

Job description

• Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages
• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, periodontal charting, radiographs, sealants, and fluoride treatments
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and overall wellness
• Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to ensure optimal patient care
• Utilize modern dental technology and accurately document patient information in the practice system

Role: Dental Hygienist

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages
• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, periodontal charting, radiographs, sealants, and fluoride treatments
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and overall wellness
• Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to ensure optimal patient care
• Utilize modern dental technology and accurately document patient information in the practice system

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of periodontal and preventive dental procedures
• Strong communication skills for patient education
• Ability to work effectively with a dental team
• Proficiency with dental technology and electronic health records

Key Duties: Deliver comprehensive dental hygiene services, support patient education, and contribute to a patient-centered, comfortable environment that fosters trust and long-term relationships. Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth are available.