Dental Hygienist

Utah Partners for Health • Midvale, UT

69d

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist plays a key role in delivering high-quality oral health care. This position is responsible for providing preventative dental services, promoting oral health education, and supporting the dental team in delivering comprehensive care.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-accredited Dental Hygiene program
• Licensed Dental Hygienist in good standing with the state of Utah
• Valid CPR/BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in dental hygiene, preferred
• Experience working with underserved or diverse populations preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based care setting
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills
• Experience working with underserved or diverse populations preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings, periodontal scaling, and root planning
• Conduct oral health assessments and screenings
• Take, process, and interpret dental X-rays
• Adhere to infection control standards and OSHA regulations
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, diet, and tobacco cessation
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Collaborate with dentists and medical providers to support integrated care
• Provide outreach and oral health education to schools and community groups as needed

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees