Dental Hygienist (FT or PT)
Company: Henritze Dental Group
Location: Collinsville
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental
Hygienist with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care. This
role is critical in supporting our mission of preventive care,
early detection, and treatment of oral disease. The ideal candidate
will be detail-oriented, patient-focused, and comfortable
collaborating with dentists to provide comprehensive oral health
services. Requirements: Key Responsibilities · Educate patients on
oral hygiene and preventative care. · Maintain and sterilize dental
equipment. · Document patient care and treatment plans. · Perform
comprehensive periodontal examinations, including probing depths,
bleeding indices, recession, mobility, and furcation assessments. ·
Record and monitor periodontal charting in accordance with clinical
guidelines and update at regular intervals. · Conduct scaling and
root planing (SRP) procedures for patients with periodontal
disease. · Administer local anesthetics, subgingival irrigation and
locally applied antimicrobial agents as needed. · Take and evaluate
digital radiographs to support diagnostic evaluation and treatment
planning. · Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and home
care compliance. · Develop and implement periodontal maintenance
schedules for patients with a history of periodontal disease. ·
Collaborate with the dentist on treatment plans for complex cases.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation. · Ensure
compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, state licensure requirements, and
infection control protocols. · Stay current with continuing
education and best practices in periodontal care. · Participate in
ongoing team education, lunch and learns, office meetings, and
group hygiene networking to stay up-to-date with current clinical
standards and best practices for office operations. Skills and
Qualifications · Current state licensure as a Registered Dental
Hygienist (RDH). · Excellent communication and patient interaction
skills. · In-depth knowledge of dental hygiene procedures. ·
Proficiency with electronic dental records (EDR) and digital
radiography. · Team-oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering
outstanding patient care. Compensation details: 40-50 Hourly Wage
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