Dental Hygienist

Aura Health; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Worthington, MN is seeking a Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered practice. You will perform cleanings, radiographs, and support dentists in treatment planning, while maintaining high infection control standards.

Join a modern dental team focused on compassionate patient education, growing clinical skills, and delivering comfortable visits. A thorough knowledge of dental hygiene and teamwork is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of dental hygiene practices and periodontal care.
• Excellent communication skills to educate and support patients.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a dental team.
• Attention to infection control and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive cleanings, periodontal assessments, scaling, and root planing.
• Take radiographs and maintain infection control protocols.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Support dentists in treatment planning and patient care.
• Ensure a comfortable, informative, and efficient visit for patients.

Skills

Dental hygiene practices

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Infection control

Job description

We are seeking a Dental Hygienist to deliver compassionate, high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered practice.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Performing comprehensive cleanings, periodontal assessments, scaling, and root planing
• Taking radiographs and maintaining rigorous infection control protocols
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Supporting dentists in treatment planning and patient care
• Ensuring a comfortable, informative, and efficient visit for patients

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong knowledge of dental hygiene practices and periodontal care
• Excellent communication skills to educate and support patients
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a dental team
• Attention to infection control and safety standards

This role offers the opportunity to build strong patient relationships, grow clinically, and work within a supportive, modern dental team.