Hygienist

Description

At Community Dental Care (CDC) we believe that everyone deserves high quality, compassionate, and culturally sensitive oral health care, and that is what we provide our patients. We hire team members who are committed to our mission and want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value our employees and equip them with the tools and training needed to be successful. 

Join Our Team!

CDC has a full-time opportunity for a Dental Hygienist at our St. Paul clinic. This position serves as an integral member of the clinical team in providing high quality and caring dentistry as well as an exceptional patient experience.

Dental Hygienist Responsibilities: Perform full scope of procedures as outlined in the Delegated Procedures List created by the Board of Dentistry.

Key Functions:

• 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
• Make referrals to dentists, medical doctors, and other practitioners in consultation with a dentist

Saint Paul Clinic Hours:

• Monday - Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Friday 8:00am-2:00pm

Dental Hygienist Qualifications:

• Dental Hygienist license
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities
• Ability to quickly adapt within a fast-paced work environment
• CPR/AED certification
• Proficiency in a second language preferred

What We Offer:

• Collaborative, innovative and inclusive team environment
• Internal growth and development opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401k plus company match
• CE classes and license renewals

About Us:

At Community Dental Care everything we do is about providing the most caring, culturally respectful, quality dental care to people of all ages and abilities. We provide comprehensive oral health care, preventive education, professional training and advocate for access for all. Our team of 270 employees staff our full-service dental clinics in St. Paul, Maplewood, Crystal, Rochester and Buffalo.

At CDC we value our diversity and are stronger because of it. We celebrate the diverse cultural norms and traditions of our staff and patients and strive to meet their needs in a culturally competent and compassionate manner.

Community Dental Care is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Dental Hygienist Qualifications: 

• Dental Hygienist license 

• Experience working with culturally diverse communities
• Ability to quickly adapt within a fast-paced work environment

• CPR/AED certification
• Proficiency in a second language preferred

What We Offer:

• Collaborative, innovative and inclusive team environment
• Internal growth and development opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance 
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401k plus company match 
• CE classes and license renewals 

About Us: 
At Community Dental Care everything we do is about providing the most caring, culturally respectful, quality dental care to people of all ages and abilities. We provide comprehensive oral health care, preventive education, professional training and advocate for access for all. Our team of 270 employees staff our full-service dental clinics in St. Paul, Maplewood, Crystal, Rochester and Buffalo.

At CDC we value our diversity and are stronger because of it. We celebrate the diverse cultural norms and traditions of our staff and patients and strive to meet their needs in a culturally competent and compassionate manner.

Community Dental Care is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.