What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Dental Hygienist- Love What You Do! position at Apple Tree Dental?
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 with state-of the-art facilities! 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!
- 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
- 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
- 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
If you are passionate about providing exceptional dental care and making a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply!
Salary : $40 - $55