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Dental hygienist job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Dental Hygienists are healthcare professionals whose primary responsibility is to maintain the overall dental health of patients by removing tartar and plaque, reducing or eliminating teeth stains, and preventing cavities. They also provide guidance on how to take care of teeth by recommending steps to take or products to use.

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Example dental hygienist requirements on a job description

Dental hygienist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in dental hygienist job postings.
Sample dental hygienist requirements
  • Certified and licensed to practice dental hygiene.
  • Able to take and interpret X-rays.
  • Proficient in scaling, root planning and other dental hygiene techniques.
  • Knowledge of current dental hygiene techniques and technologies.
  • Able to professionally address patient concerns.
Sample required dental hygienist soft skills
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal abilities.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Compassionate and patient-focused.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational skills.

Dental hygienist job description example 1

Management & Training dental hygienist job description

Backed by national accrediting organizations, MTC Medical staff are dedicated to providing quality medical and dental services to men and women at our correctional and detention facilities. We value the professional and caring employees we have on the MTC Medical team who are dedicated to improving people's lives.

MTC is proud to operate the Bay Correctional Facility in Panama City, FL where our employees strive to improve the lives of those in our care through robust educational programming, clinical care, and other resources.
MTC and the BCF are seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to perform direct and indirect inmate care procedures, as well as clinical and clerical support tasks specifically delegated by the on-site dentist

Shift: 16 hours per week


In this role, you will
Record inmate health history and vital signs; perform radiography, inmate oral health orientation, and oral health education and counseling. Provide dental screening; perform removal of calculus, deposits, or accretions from the natural and restored surfaces of teeth and dental prostheses; perform root planning or the smoothing and polishing of roughened root surfaces of exposed teeth; perform topical application of caries preventive agents and plaque indexes. Coordinate availability of clinic staff and appropriate oral health educational materials teaching aid; ensure the availability on the unit of oral health education materials and oral health aids Provide instruction and technical guidance for other clinic staff in the prevention and control of dental disease.
Education and Experience Requirements
:
Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school or program and current licensure as a dental hygienist in the
state of Florida. Three (3) years' experience preferred. Must possess current CPR certification. Valid driver's
license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management. Must
attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance.
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Dental hygienist job description example 2

Lakeview Center dental hygienist job description

Work only 2.5 days a week: work for 30 hours, get paid for 36-38!!

POSITION: DENTAL HYGIENIST

LOCATION: Gibbsboro

Perks

  • Work Schedule is 2 days during the week and 1 weekend day (either Friday or Saturday)

  • 30 working hours but you will be paid for 36-38

  • Team A perk - no back to back days worked, EVER! Team B perk - 3 day weekends twice a month

Lakeview Dental Care is seeking experienced, energetic, and awesome people to join our team of dentists and dental professionals who create smiles and improve lives everyday. If you are looking to get involved with a comprehensive dental practice that performs general, endodontic, and orthodontic dentistry along with oral surgery, we'd love to get to know you!

What Makes Lakeview Dental Care Special

We are a one-of-a-kind dental practice seeking AWESOMENESS.

Lakeview Dental Care is a patient-centered practice with a supportive and collaborative team environment, generous incentives, amazing benefits, and lots of opportunity for growth and development. Avoid becoming just a number within a massive practice, come join our private practice where you are part of a personal, motivated team that provides excellent patient care.

Lakeview Dental Care has multiple dental locations across New Jersey, we are convenient for both our patients and team members. We offer unique opportunities for great compensation with a schedule that allows work/life balance you can't get in most jobs.

Job Responsibilities:

Take quality x-rays and intra-oral photos.

Perform oral prophylaxis, polish, and scaling.

Maintain hygiene excellence including documentation and communication of clinical findings.

Maintain supply stocking, inventory, and maintenance.

Provide patient education on home care and nutrition.

Maintain hygiene recall and communication with patients.

Support the doctor in treatment planning.

Ensure an excellent patient experience.

We require a NJ Registered Dental Hygienist with a positive attitude and work ethic, strong communication skills, and ability to work as a member of a team. Local Anesthesia license preferred. Please only apply if you are a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Lakeview Dental Care provides a competitive compensation package including 37 hours of pay for a 30 hour schedule, an incentive plan, and benefits that our team members love!

Sign on Bonuses are available

Visit www.lakeviewdentalcare.com to learn about us and see our patient reviews. You'll understand why our team members refer their family and friends!!
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Dental hygienist job description example 3

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic dental hygienist job description

Applicants for all positions will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during the hiring process. Valid medical or religious exemptions will be considered, but serial COVID-19 testing will be required to maintain employment.

Do you want to earn extra income with a work schedule that is flexible? Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the dental health of others? Then you're invited to join our dental team at
Community Dental Care
in
Sunnyside, WA!


This is a part-time,16 hours/week position .


We're looking for a dental hygienist who is:


Passionate about community health Skilled in delivering dental anesthetic and placing restorations A communicator who can calm patient fears and apprehensions, and interact effectively with patients of all ages, as well as clinic staff


What you'll do:


Work a flexible schedule when you are available during clinic hours Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Provide periodontal treatments Participate in dental health projects in the community


Qualifications:


Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school Current Washington Dental Hygiene License Current CPR Certification within 3 months of employment Your bilingual English-Spanish communication skills are a plus


About YVFWC


We serve more than 181,000 patients across 25 medical clinics, 14 dental clinics, 10 pharmacies, and 64 program sites in two states. We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening, and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC s patient-centered model of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental clinics.


Working at YVFWC


Working in our organization means being the passionate champion for those who have no voice. It means having the opportunity to work with underserved populations and with peers committed to the same work.


At Farm Workers Clinic


We will consistently trust one another to work for the common good. We will foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and insisting on doing what we say we will do. We will demonstrate transparency by being candid and truthful no matter the risk. We will create partnerships to strengthen ourselves and our community. We will fight for just treatment for all individuals. We will let joy in. We have the courage to be an agent of change and refuse anything short of excellence.


Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.


~CB
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Updated March 14, 2024

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