Registered Dental Hygienist

@ Confidential Dental Practice
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Registered Dental Hygienist

Nicholasville, KY
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

A dental practice dedicated to improving and maintaining oral health. Focus on preventive care, patient support, and teamwork. Offers full-time options with benefits including medical, 401k, and PTO.

Requirements

  • Active Kentucky RDH license
  • Certified in local anesthesia
  • Certified in Nitrous Oxide

Qualifications

  • New graduate welcome
  • Strong communication skills
  • Detail-oriented

Full job description

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist that is dedicated in supporting patients in improving and maintaining lifelong oral wellness through preventive care, education, and compassionate service.


Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive and comprehensive dental care in alignment with office protocols

• Conduct oral health assessments, including periodontal charting, cancer screenings

• Perform dental cleanings, scaling, and root planning for periodontal patients.

• Administer fluoride treatments and apply sealants to prevent decay, when necessary

• Take diagnostic dental radiographs and intra-oral photographs.

• Maintain accurate patient records/charting

• Operatory set up and tear down

• Sterilization of instruments

• Schedule and confirm hygiene appointments

• Maintain recall system

• Provide education and support that empowers patients to build healthy oral habits

• Collaborate closely with the dentist

Requirements:

• Active Kentucky Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license

• Certified to administer local anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide.

• Experience: new graduate's welcome

Salary: TBD based on experience

Benefits & Perks

•Full time option available which would include benefits


Benefits:

    Medical, 401k, PTO

Compensation:

  • $43-$45/hour

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