Folly Road Dental Care seeks a compassionate Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care in our general and family practice. Responsibilities include prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, radiographs, patient education, and meticulous infection control. You will collaborate with our dentists and team to deliver personalized, patient-centered care in a friendly, professional environment that values communication, respect, and ongoing learning, with opportunities for growth using modern techniques and technology. Provide comprehensive prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance care Perform periodontal charting, SRP, and apply sealants/fluoride Take and interpret digital radiographs following safety protocols Deliver patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care Maintain accurate, timely clinical notes in dental software Ensure strict infection control and sterilization compliance Collaborate closely with dentists and dental assistants on treatment plans Support a friendly, compassionate, patient-centered environment Assist with patient scheduling, recare, and follow-up as needed Participate in continuing education and team training activities Dental prophylaxis Periodontal therapy (SRP) Digital radiography Dental charting Local anesthesia administration Infection control & sterilization Fluoride & sealant application Patient education & oral hygiene instruction Electronic dental records (EHR) Use of ultrasonic scalers Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active state Dental Hygienist license (RDH) Certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide (where permitted) CPR/BLS certification Radiography certification (if required by state) OSHA/HIPAA compliance training
