Dental Hygienist: Preventive Care, Education & Diagnostics

Dental-Depot; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonuses

Job summary

Dental Depot is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care, with radiographs, patient education, and authorized anesthesia where permitted. You will support diagnosis and treatment planning and maintain infection-control standards in a busy clinic.

The role requires a valid hygiene license, CPR, and the ability to administer nitrous oxide/local anesthesia where permitted. Experience with Eaglesoft is preferred; strong patient communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
• Current dental hygiene license and CPR certification.
• Ability to administer nitrous oxide and/or local anesthesia when authorized.
• Eaglesoft experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, and other preventive or periodontal treatment using appropriate instruments, ultrasonic technology, and laser therapy when indicated.
• Review and document patient medical histories; assess the oral cavity, gingiva, periodontal tissues, head, neck, and lymph nodes for signs of disease or abnormalities.
• Complete periodontal probing and charting, and document conditions of decay or disease for Dentist diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Expose periapical, bitewing, and panoramic radiographs.
• Provide patient oral-health education and apply fluoride, sealants, or other cavity-preventive agents as appropriate.
• Administer local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide when licensed, authorized, and clinically indicated.

Skills

Patient-focused

Ethical

Dependable

Organized

Detail-oriented

Communication

Empathy

Safety awareness

Accuracy

Accountability

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Eaglesoft

MS Office

Job description

Dental Depot is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care, with radiographs, patient education, and authorized anesthesia where permitted. You will support diagnosis and treatment planning and maintain infection-control standards in a busy clinic.

The role requires a valid hygiene license, CPR, and the ability to administer nitrous oxide/local anesthesia where permitted. Experience with Eaglesoft is preferred; strong patient communication is essential.