Licensed Dental Hygienist
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Apple Tree Dental
Fergus Falls, MN, US
Summary
The dental hygienist will perform preventive and therapeutic oral care, including scaling, root planing, and oral cancer screenings. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral hygiene and maintaining accurate clinical records.
Job Description
Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare to the community in Fergus Falls, MN. We are seeking a full-time Licensed Dental Hygienist to deliver patient-centered preventive and therapeutic care while promoting oral health education at our private, non-profit center within a state-of the-art facility!
Looking for a place to balance work and life while knowing you have made an impact in the lives of your patients each and every day? Then this is the place to be!
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Why Join Us?
- Competitive Hourly Pay (Non-Exempt Position) with exceptional benefits and work/life balance- Mon-Thurs schedule with no evenings or weekends
- Supportive, Mission-Driven Work Environment
- Hard-working and fun-loving team who enjoys what they do
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapies, including scaling & root planing
- Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal charting
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care practices
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide (N2O) as certified
- Take and develop dental X-rays & use AI for diagnosis and treatment planning
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with safety protocols
- Train on advanced scope of dental hygiene practice and utilize ALL your skills in a well-paced work environment
Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Active Minnesota dental hygiene license in good standing or ability to apply in MN via licensure through credentials
- Current CPR (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Local anesthesia/N2O certification preferred
- Valid state driver’s license
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English
\n$42 - $49 an hour\n
If you are passionate about providing exceptional dental care and making a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply!
At Apple Tree Dental, our mission is to overcome barriers to oral health.
Apple Tree’s staff works to achieve its mission by delivering education, prevention, and restorative dental services to vulnerable populations and by providing leadership and innovation to transform the health care system.
With nine Centers for Dental Health in Minnesota, a Community Outreach Center, and a robust On-Site Care Program, our specially trained dentists and multilingual staff provide preventive care and treatment to more than 37,000 patients each year. We are nationally recognized for our pioneering approach to integrating dental care as part of overall health and well-being, and we are proud to serve everyone, transcending age and ability.
Founded
1985
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Mounds View, MN
