PART TIME- Dental Hygienist

Smile Dental Group; Claycomo (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Dental Group in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our private practice focused on patient care and education. You will help patients maintain oral health through proactive periodontal care and personalized treatment plans.

We value collaboration, clear communication, and a welcoming environment. The role offers a 2-day work schedule from 9:00 to 4:00 with no weekend shifts, supporting work-life balance while delivering high-quality dental hygiene services.

Qualifications

• Must have dental hygiene licensure with no adverse actions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and dental software.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodontal procedures in accordance with state dental board requirements.
• Educate patients on strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat periodontal disease, and discuss links to systemic health.
• Chart periodontal disease conditions for collaboration with Dentist to develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the team on scheduling, ensuring an exceptional patient experience and maintaining practice equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Dental hygiene licensure

Tools

Google Workspace

Dental software

Job description

As a Dental Hygienist, are you supported in an environment where you can provide the

best care possible OR, is something missing?

Our Hygienists are valued as providers and play an intricate role in helping our

community be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence. We understand that

every patient and their oral health needs are unique. That is why we put patients in

control of their health as we partner in developing a comprehensive plan.

Our private practice is seeking a Dental Hygienist that shares our passion for

patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment.

Schedule:

We are a family focused team and our schedule reflects that. Hygienists will enjoy a 2

day work schedule from 9:00-4:00 and no weekends!

What you’ll do as a Hygienist:

• Perform periodontal procedures in a manner that is best for the patient in accordance with all state dental board requirements


• Educate patients on strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat periodontal disease as well as maintaining their oral health. Discuss the links between periodontal conditions and overall systemic health


• Chart conditions of periodontal disease for collaboration with the Dentist to develop the appropriate treatment plan


• Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling, ensuring an exceptional patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and equipment

What you’ll bring:

• Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board with no adverse actions


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both the team and patients


• Proficient with Google Workspace products and working with dental software