Part-Time Dental Hygienist – Sylva, NC (Temp)

East Carolina University Portal; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University’s School of Dental Medicine in Sylva, NC, seeks a licensed dental hygienist for a part-time position (up to 0.8 FTE). The role involves performing prophylaxis, patient education, charting, and assisting with dental care in a teaching clinic and community settings.

The hygienist will work under a qualified dentist, contribute to recall and preventive programs, and help educate patients on oral health and nutrition as part of the dental education mission.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina.
• Experience or training in dental prophylaxis and patient education is preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough oral prophylaxis including ultrasonic cleaning, scaling, polishing and flossing.
• Record patient histories and vital signs; chart restorations and present disease.
• Apply topical fluorides and sealants as indicated; expose and mount X-rays.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Patient education

Infection control

Education

Licensed Dental Hygienist (NC)

Tools

Ultrasonic scalers

Dental X-ray equipment

Job description

East Carolina University’s School of Dental Medicine in Sylva, NC, seeks a licensed dental hygienist for a part-time position (up to 0.8 FTE). The role involves performing prophylaxis, patient education, charting, and assisting with dental care in a teaching clinic and community settings.

The hygienist will work under a qualified dentist, contribute to recall and preventive programs, and help educate patients on oral health and nutrition as part of the dental education mission.