Dental Hygienist — Onsite, Day Shift, Patient Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is hiring a Dental Hygienist to provide routine dental hygiene care to patients across all ages in a temporary on-site role. You will perform cleanings, radiographs, sealants, fluoride treatments, and assist the dentist.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation, and flexible support for department operations. Eligibility requires graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program and a current Alabama license.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene.
• Work experience may not substitute for the education requirement.
• Current Dental Hygiene License from the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners required.

Responsibilities

• Performs dental cleanings, scaling, and routine dental hygiene procedures.
• Performs root planing, curettage, polishing, application of sealants, and fluoride treatments as directed and within scope of practice.
• Takes, develops, and mounts dental radiographs (X-rays) as necessary.
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
• Assists the attending dentist during patient examinations and dental procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient records, treatment documentation, and other required records.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties in support of department operations, as needed.
• Provides appropriate care and responds to the unique needs of patients from newborn through geriatric populations.

Education

Graduate from accredited School of Dental Hygiene

Tools

Cavitron equipment

Dental radiographs equipment

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is hiring a Dental Hygienist to provide routine dental hygiene care to patients across all ages in a temporary on-site role. You will perform cleanings, radiographs, sealants, fluoride treatments, and assist the dentist.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation, and flexible support for department operations. Eligibility requires graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program and a current Alabama license.