Dental Hygienist: Preventive Care Expert & Patient Educator

Lake Superior Community Health Center; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health Center in Duluth, MN is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to provide direct oral hygiene care and preventive services to patients, following professional standards and state regulations.

You will perform prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, fluoride, maintain records, schedule follow-ups, ensure infection control, and educate patients while collaborating with the dental team.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Dental Hygienist license (MN/WI) required.
• Graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Strong communication and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, and fluoride per standards.
• Maintain accurate dental records and map patient conditions.
• Assist in infection control and safety protocols.
• Educate patients on oral health and prevention.
• Collaborate with dentist and dental team to plan care.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist (MN/WI)

Accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Lake Superior Community Health Center in Duluth, MN is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to provide direct oral hygiene care and preventive services to patients, following professional standards and state regulations.

You will perform prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, fluoride, maintain records, schedule follow-ups, ensure infection control, and educate patients while collaborating with the dental team.