Public Health Dental Hygienist: School & Community Programs

Forsyth County (NC); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County Department of Public Health seeks a licensed Dental Hygienist to develop and implement education and preventive oral health programs on site at the Cleveland Avenue Dental Center. You will provide clinical services to at‑risk populations, focusing on public schools in Forsyth County and collaborating with a hygienist team.

The ideal candidate can work independently, maintain accurate records, ensure infection control, and communicate clearly with patients, parents, and schools.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited two-year dental hygiene program and NC license.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in public health dentistry preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for dental problems and initial assessments.
• Expose and process X-rays; perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing.
• Assist dentists as needed.
• Administer sealants and fluoride treatments as necessary.
• Educate patients and schools on basic dental hygiene.
• Maintain records of screenings and referrals.
• Prepare regularly scheduled activity reports.
• Maintain supplies and inventory.

Skills

Dental hygiene techniques

Patient cooperation

Record keeping

Communication skills

Infection control

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Dental Hygiene degree

North Carolina license

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Forsyth County Department of Public Health seeks a licensed Dental Hygienist to develop and implement education and preventive oral health programs on site at the Cleveland Avenue Dental Center. You will provide clinical services to at‑risk populations, focusing on public schools in Forsyth County and collaborating with a hygienist team.

The ideal candidate can work independently, maintain accurate records, ensure infection control, and communicate clearly with patients, parents, and schools.