Dental Hygienist: Preventive & Patient-Centered Care

Proforma Health; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a skilled dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care in a modern, patient-centered practice.

You will perform prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance, take and interpret digital radiographs, conduct oral cancer screenings, educate patients on preventive habits, collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to deliver coordinated treatment, maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records, and uphold infection-control

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist with current licensure in the state
• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal care
• Proficiency with digital radiographs
• Effective patient communication
• Accurate documentation and charting
• Solid infection-control practices

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance
• Take and interpret digital radiographs
• Conduct oral cancer screenings
• Administer local anesthesia when permitted
• Provide individualized patient education and support preventive care habits
• Collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to deliver coordinated treatment
• Accurately document findings and care in electronic health records
• Maintain a calm, comfortable patient experience
• Follow strict infection-control procedures and uphold sterilization standards
• Contribute to a community-focused environment

Skills

Preventive/periodontal care

Digital radiographs

Patient communication

Accurate documentation

Infection control

Education

Dental hygiene licensure

Job description

Proforma Health in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a skilled dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care in a modern, patient-centered practice.

You will perform prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance, take and interpret digital radiographs, conduct oral cancer screenings, educate patients on preventive habits, collaborate with dentists and dental assistants to deliver coordinated treatment, maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records, and uphold infection-control