Dental Hygienist - Flexible 30-Hr Schedule & Benefits

Willamette Dental Group; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Willamette Dental Group in Nampa, ID is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to join our collaborative dental team. You will perform the dental hygiene process, gather patient data, take radiographs, and provide education to help patients maintain oral health while adhering to state guidelines and our evidence-based care philosophy.

You will build treatment plans with the dentist, discuss options with patients, and engage in infection control, anesthesia assistance as needed, and travel to nearby

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for career advancement.
• Current BLS certification required.
• N2O permit required and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Apply the dental hygiene process of care (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation).
• Gather patient data for comprehensive assessment and document findings.
• Take and evaluate radiographs within ALARA guidelines.
• Explain procedures, alternatives, risks and obtain consent (PARQ).
• Provide prophy, scaling, root planing, and fluoride/ sealants as indicated.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Maintain infection control and PPE per policy.
• Collaborate with the dental team and communicate plans to patients.
• Travel to WD locations as needed.

Skills

Patient data gathering

Radiographs

Infection control

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Dental hygiene degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Dental Records (EDR)

Job description

Willamette Dental Group in Nampa, ID is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to join our collaborative dental team. You will perform the dental hygiene process, gather patient data, take radiographs, and provide education to help patients maintain oral health while adhering to state guidelines and our evidence-based care philosophy.

You will build treatment plans with the dentist, discuss options with patients, and engage in infection control, anesthesia assistance as needed, and travel to nearby