Dental Hygienist: Preventive Care & Patient Education

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Depot is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to perform prophylaxis and periodontal scaling, assess oral health, and educate patients on hygiene. The role includes taking X-rays, applying fluoride, and aiding in anesthesia under the dentist's direction.

Candidates should hold an active dental hygiene license, CPR certification, and be committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and patient care within a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Dental Hygiene License.

Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis and periodontal scaling and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease.
• Take and develop X-rays (periapical, bitewing and panoramic).
• Provide local anesthesia as needed for hygiene procedures or restorative treatment as directed by the Dentist.

Skills

Friendly

Customer oriented

Interpersonal

Honesty

Reliability

Detail oriented

Organized

Empathetic

Safety awareness

Self-motivated

Education

Associate's in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Eaglesoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dental Depot is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to perform prophylaxis and periodontal scaling, assess oral health, and educate patients on hygiene. The role includes taking X-rays, applying fluoride, and aiding in anesthesia under the dentist's direction.

Candidates should hold an active dental hygiene license, CPR certification, and be committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and patient care within a busy clinical setting.