Dental Hygienist

Northshore Home Health Care; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care seeks a licensed dental hygienist to provide preventive care in a family dentistry setting. You will screen patients, document medical histories, perform hygiene procedures, and educate patients on oral health.

You will collaborate with the dentist to plan treatments and strive for the highest standards of comfort, care, and professionalism in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice dental hygiene with relevant credentials.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Detail-oriented with accurate documentation and patient screening.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a dental care team.
• Committed to preventive, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and document medical histories accurately.
• Perform dental hygiene procedures to support oral health.
• Provide clear patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Collaborate with the dentist to plan and support patient treatment needs.
• Maintain high standards of patient comfort, care, and professionalism.

Skills

Dental hygiene license

Patient education

Accurate documentation

Team collaboration

Preventive care

Job description

Provide preventive dental care and patient education in a supportive family dentistry practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen patients and document medical histories accurately
• Perform dental hygiene procedures to support oral health
• Provide clear patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Collaborate with the dentist to plan and support patient treatment needs
• Maintain high standards of patient comfort, care, and professionalism

Qualifications & Skills

• Training and licensure/credentials to practice dental hygiene
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Detail-oriented with accurate documentation and patient screening
• Ability to work effectively as part of a dental care team
• Commitment to preventive, patient-centered care