Dental Hygienist: Preventive & Periodontal Care Expert

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Lafayette, IN is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to deliver preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered clinical setting. The role includes routine cleanings, scaling and root planing, digital X-rays, and collaboration with a dental team.

You'll review health histories, educate patients on oral hygiene, document findings in the practice software, and support efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Licensed/credentialed dental hygienist with strong clinical judgment.
• Proficiency in preventive care, periodontal therapy, and digital radiography.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and professionalism.
• Detail-oriented documentation skills and comfort working within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive cleanings and periodontal services, including scaling and root planing.
• Take and process digital X-rays.
• Assist with dental exams and support clinical workflows.
• Review patients’ health histories and update records.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and treatment recommendations.
• Document findings and treatment in practice software.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Preventive care

Periodontal therapy

Digital radiography

Tools

Practice software

Job description

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Lafayette, IN is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to deliver preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered clinical setting. The role includes routine cleanings, scaling and root planing, digital X-rays, and collaboration with a dental team.

You'll review health histories, educate patients on oral hygiene, document findings in the practice software, and support efficient workflows.