Dental Hygienist

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Saint Augustine Shores (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health seeks a licensed dental hygienist to join our dental team in Saint Augustine, FL. The role focuses on preventive and periodontal care within a collaborative clinical setting.

You will perform prophylaxis, scaling/root planing, radiography, and maintain thorough documentation while educating patients and supporting treatment planning. A strong team approach and patient-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist with Florida credentials and strong preventive/periodontal skills.
• Proficient in taking and interpreting radiographs with accurate documentation.
• Excellent patient education and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis and provide scaling and root planing.
• Take, interpret, and manage digital radiographs.
• Document and review patient medical histories.
• Provide periodontal assessments and preventive services.
• Educate patients on oral health and preventive habits.
• Support the dentist with comprehensive treatment planning and clinical coordination.
• Deliver patient-centered care within a team-based setting.

Skills

Preventive care

Periodontal care

Radiography

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Licensed dental hygienist (Florida)

Tools

Digital radiography equipment

Job description

in a general dentistry setting providing preventive and periodontal care, patient education, and screenings as part of a collaborative clinical team.

• Perform prophylaxis and provide scaling and root planing.
• Take, interpret, and manage digital radiographs.
• Document and review patient medical histories.
• Provide periodontal assessments and preventive services.
• Educate patients on oral health, treatment needs, and preventive habits.
• Support the dentist with comprehensive treatment planning and clinical coordination.
• Deliver consistent, patient-centered care in a team-based environment.

Key qualifications/skills: Licensed dental hygiene professional with strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal care, radiography, documentation, and patient education.