Hygienist

Community Dental Care • Full-time • Maplewood, Minnesota, United States • $46 - $52 / hour • 2m ago

Join our team as a full-time Licensed Dental Hygienist (LDH) atour new beautiful, state-of-the-art Carlton St dental clinic. Our Hygienists serve as integral members of the clinical team in providing high quality and caring dentistry as well as an exceptional patient experience.

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 metro area, 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

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

Qualifications

Dental Hygienist license
CPR/AED certification
Experience working with culturally diverse communities preferred Proficiency in a second language preferred

Carlton St Clinic Hours
Monday – Thursday 7:20am – 4:00pm
Friday 7:20am – 2:00pm

What We Offer

Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
Paid time off; 401k plus company match
Internal growth and professional development opportunities CE classes and license renewals

About Us
At Community Dental Care, we provide high quality dental care in a caring, culturally respectful manner. Our team of over 300 employees are committed to our mission and seek to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We value our staff and equip them with the tools and training needed to be successful.

Community Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger and empowers us to serve our patients in a culturally sensitive manner.