Dental Hygienist — Growth, Benefits & Team Support

First Flight Health Centers; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Flight Health Centers in Dayton, OH, seeks a licensed Dental Hygienist to support the Dental Director and dentists in patient care. The role includes prophylaxis, fluoride, radiographs, scaling, and periodontal procedures, with emphasis on prevention and staff training.

The ideal candidate will have Ohio licensure, appropriate degree or experience, and strong teamwork skills. The position offers competitive pay and benefits in a collaborative health center environment.

Qualifications

• Current State of Ohio Dental Hygiene License.
• Two- to four-year college degree from a college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in treating patients and maintaining oral health.
• Perform oral prophylaxis and educate patients on home care techniques.
• Apply topical fluoride treatment.
• Screen patients for caries, periodontal pathology, and medical history.
• Expose, process, and mount radiographs.
• Perform scaling, root planing, and periodontal procedures.
• Support dental prevention and education programs.
• Assist in training of dental assistants and other staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Patient assessment

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Staff training

Confidentiality

Independent work

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Education

Ohio Dental Hygiene License

Dental hygiene degree or equivalent

Clinical experience in dental setting

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

First Flight Health Centers in Dayton, OH, seeks a licensed Dental Hygienist to support the Dental Director and dentists in patient care. The role includes prophylaxis, fluoride, radiographs, scaling, and periodontal procedures, with emphasis on prevention and staff training.

The ideal candidate will have Ohio licensure, appropriate degree or experience, and strong teamwork skills. The position offers competitive pay and benefits in a collaborative health center environment.