Dental Hygienist

Aura Health; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Spartanburg, SC seeks a dedicated Dental Hygienist to provide high‑quality preventive and periodontal care in a friendly, community‑focused practice. You will perform professional cleanings, assess gum health, take radiographs, and educate patients to maintain long‑term oral health.

You will maintain strict infection control, document clinical findings accurately, and collaborate with dentists to support personalized treatment plans while creating a comfortable, positive

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist with current registration to practice.
• Strong preventive and periodontal care knowledge.
• Proficient in radiograph procedures and clinical documentation.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional cleanings and preventive services.
• Assess periodontal health and identify needs.
• Take and process dental radiographs as required.
• Educate patients to support long-term oral health.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.
• Collaborate with dentists and care team on treatment plans.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation.
• Create a comfortable patient experience and build relationships.

Skills

Preventive dentistry

Radiograph procedures

Communication skills

Infection control

Education

Dental hygiene license

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Role:

Dental Hygienist providing high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a friendly, community-focused dental practice.

Key Duties

• Perform professional cleanings and routine preventive services.


• Conduct periodontal assessments and identify oral health needs.


• Take and process dental radiographs as required.


• Deliver patient education to support long-term oral health.


• Maintain strict infection control and safety standards.


• Work closely with dentists and the dental team to support individualized treatment plans.


• Ensure accurate, complete clinical documentation.


• Create a comfortable, positive patient experience that strengthens long-term relationships.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current dental hygiene license/registration required to practice.


• Strong knowledge of preventive dentistry and periodontal care.


• Proficiency with radiograph procedures and clinical documentation.


• Excellent communication and patient education skills.


• High attention to detail and consistent adherence to infection control protocols.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with dentists and the broader care team.