Dental Hygienist

PanCare Health • Panama City, FL

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About The Position

PanCare of Florida is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mobile Dental Hygienist to provide preventive dental care to children at local school sites during the academic year using a mobile dental unit. During the summer, the hygienist will serve patients at the Panama City Dental Clinic. The role supports community outreach and positive, patient-centered dental experiences for children, families, and school partners.

Requirements

• Current Florida Dental Hygiene License compliant with Florida Statute 466.
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with pediatric populations.
• Comfort working in school, mobile, or community-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, periodontal probing, and related preventive procedures.
• Apply topical anesthesia as needed to support dentist-performed procedures.
• Educate children and patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Expose radiographs at appropriate clinical intervals.
• Maintain accurate dental and patient records.
• Ensure mobile unit equipment, treatment rooms, and supplies are clean, stocked, and prepared.
• Assist in planning and conducting oral health education programs.
• Participate in ongoing program quality improvement and compliance activities.
• Support research, outreach initiatives, or community assessments as needed.
• Foster a positive, patient-centered experience for children, families, and school partners.

What This Job Offers

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