Part Time Licensed Dental Hygienist

Apple Tree Dental; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Loan forgiveness opportunities

Job summary

Apple Tree Dental is seeking a part-time Licensed Dental Hygienist in Stillwater, MN to deliver patient-centered preventive and therapeutic care and promote oral health education. The schedule is very flexible, with as little as one day a week, and opportunities for additional hours.

A competitive hourly pay rate accompanies loan forgiveness opportunities for full- and part-time positions. The role involves prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, screenings, x-rays, anesthesia administration,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Active Minnesota dental hygiene license in good standing.
• 2–4 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Local anesthesia/N2O certification.
• Valid state driver's license.
• English communication skills; Spanish preferred depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapies, including scaling & root planing.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal charting.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care practices.
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide (N2O) as certified.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Collaborate with dental providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish language ability

Education

Dental hygiene program graduate

Tools

N2O certification

Local anesthesia certification

Job description

Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare to one of our Community Outreach partners in Stillwater, MN. We are seeking a Part-time Licensed Dental Hygienist to deliver patient-centered preventive and therapeutic care while promoting oral health education. The schedule is very flexible, as little as one day a week, however, we wellcome additional hours too!

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Hourly Pay (Non-Exempt Position)
• Loan Forgiveness Opportunities:Up to $55,000 for full-time andUp to $30,000 for part-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapies, including scaling & root planning
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal charting
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care practices
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide (N2O) as certified
• Take and develop dental x-rays
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with safety protocols
• Collaborate with dental providers to ensure comprehensive patient care

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Active Minnesota dental hygiene license in good standing
• 2-4 years of clinical experience preferred
• Current CPR (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Local anesthesia/N2O certification
• Valid state driver’s license
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English (Spanish preferred based on clinic location)

$48 - $55 an hour

If you are passionate about providing exceptional dental care and making a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply!