Part-Time PM Hygiene

COMMUNITY DENTAL CARE•Maplewood, MN

8d•$48 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team in Maplewood as a part-time Hygienist on the PM shift! Our Hygienists are essential members of the clinical team, delivering high-quality, compassionate care and creating an exceptional experience for every patient. We’re currently offering flexible start times for those interested in picking up a few hygiene shifts per week, with a minimum commitment of 4 hours per shift. Who We Are Community Dental Care is Minnesota's largest provider of comprehensive dental care for people of all ages on public programs. We operate five clinics across the state, including the Twin Cities, Rochester and Buffalo. Why Work for Us Enjoy meaningful work in a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth Provide culturally sensitive oral health care, preventive education, professional training, and advocate for access for all $3.00 per hour differential for working PM shift at the Maplewood clinic

Requirements

Dental Hygienist license
CPR/AED certification

Nice To Haves

Experience working with culturally diverse communities preferred
Proficiency in a second language preferred

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive dental care with a focus on the health needs of the patients
Perform preliminary and existing charting of the oral cavity and surrounding structures
Perform initial and periodic examinations and assessments
Formulate a dental hygiene treatment plan in coordination with a dentist’s treatment plan
Complete debridement, prophylaxis, and nonsurgical periodontal therapy; place subgingival medicaments.
Provide nutritional counseling
Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia and monitor patient
Apply topical medications including fluoride varnishes and desensitizing agents