Dental Hygienist

Canyonlands Healthcare • Beaver Dam, AZ

14d

About The Position

Join a dedicated dental team as a Dental Hygienist, promoting oral health and providing patient care in a collaborative and supportive environment. The role includes providing clinical hygiene services, assessing patients’ oral health, educating patients and groups on preventive care, maintaining compliant records, and working with dentists and other healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans. The position may involve work at various sites, including schools and community outreach programs. The role is outpatient only, with no call and a Monday–Thursday schedule.

Requirements

• Valid licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the relevant state.
• Proven experience providing comprehensive dental hygiene services.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
• Ability to perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and other clinical procedures effectively.
• Strong communication skills to educate and motivate patients.
• Attention to detail and excellent record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work at various sites, including schools and community outreach programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oral hygiene services, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, sealant application, tooth polishing, and fluoride treatments.
• Administer local anesthesia when necessary, in accordance with applicable state laws, at the office and remote sites such as schools.
• Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based on accepted principles of oral health evaluation.
• Educate patients and groups on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care strategies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with dentists and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Benefits

• Paid leave
• Retirement plan offered
• Outpatient only
• No call
• Monday–Thursday schedule
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed