Dental Hygienist

Job overview

The Dental Hygienist role is an onsite position located in Birmingham, AL. Compensation is not specified in the job posting. This role supports the dental team at Vital Smiles by providing preventative care and patient education. The Dental Hygienist is responsible for performing prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and applying preventative agents. This role exists to ensure patients receive high-quality oral health care and education, contributing to the overall mission of maintaining patient dental health.

What you'll do

• Provide oral hygiene services including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and application of cavity preventative agents.
• Accurately chart patient dental history and periodontal health.
• Provide assistance as directed by the dentist.
• Administer local anesthetics if allowed by the dental practice act.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

birmingham al

dental hygienist

vital smiles

clinical

preventative care

patient education

no on-call

new grad eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA & FSA plans, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, 401(k) program, Continuing Education Events, Employee Referral Program Bonuses.

Why this role

Up to $7,500 sign-on bonus available for select locations.

About the employer

Vital Smiles is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.