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full-time 21 days ago

Hygienist

Community Dental Care

5700 Bottineau Boulevard, Crystal, MN 55429
48 - 54/hr

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Job Description

Join our team in Crystal as a full-time Hygienist! Our Hygienists serve as integral members of the clinical team in providing high quality and caring dentistry as well as an exceptional patient experience.

Who We Are

Community Dental Care is Minnesota's largest provider of comprehensive dental care for people of all ages on public programs. We operate five clinics across the state, including the Twin Cities, Rochester and Buffalo.

Why Work for Us

Enjoy meaningful work in a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth

Provide culturally sensitive oral health care, preventive education, professional training, and advocate for access for all

Full-time Hygienist new hires are eligible for our loan repayment program with a 2-year employment commitment, as well as a quarterly monetary incentive.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Dental Hygienist license

CPR/AED certification

Experience working with culturally diverse communities preferred

Proficiency in a second language preferred

Crystal Clinic Hours

Monday-Thursday 7:20am-3:30pm

Friday 7:20am-2:30pm

What We Offer

Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance

Paid time off; 401k plus company match

Internal growth and professional development opportunities

CE classes and license renewals

About Us

At Community Dental Care, we provide high quality dental care in a caring, culturally respectful manner. Our team of over 275 employees are committed to our mission and seek to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We value our staff and equip them with the tools and training needed to be successful.

Community Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger and empowers us to serve our patients in a culturally sensitive manner.

About Community Dental Care

Community Dental Care is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality dental care to patients from all walks of life and economic circumstances. With a team of 300 dedicated employees, they strive to make dentistry affordable and accessible to everyone. Their multicultural staff speaks more than 30 languages to serve the needs of a diverse community.