Dental Hygienist - Dental Associates

Are you a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist passionate about preventive oral care? Join our team at Dental Associates, where your expertise and patient-centered approach will make a meaningful difference in oral health.

As a key member of our team, you will:

• Provide preventive dental care, including cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and best practices.
• Conduct oral health screenings and document findings to support the dentist’s diagnosis.
• Ensure a positive, comfortable patient experience in a collaborative and professional environment.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Licensure: Current dental hygienist license in Iowa.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with digital radiographs, intraoral photography, and dental practice management software.
• Physical Ability: Ability to perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and physical movement (standing, sitting, bending, and lifting up to 35 lbs).
• Experience: Strong knowledge of dental hygiene practices, OSHA, HIPAA compliance, and infection control protocols.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, teamwork, and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to the practice’s philosophy and high standards of care.

Benefits

We value our team and offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for continuing education.
• Supportive and team-oriented workplace culture.
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.
• Opportunities to grow your career through leadership and advanced practice responsibilities.