Dental Hygienist

I4Dentallab
Shallotte, NC

Summary

We are looking for a team-oriented individual who is outgoing with impressive communication skills, organized, professional, service minded, and willing to go above and beyond the basic responsibilities of the job. As a Dental Hygienist, you will be our dental health educator for our patients, you will be utilizing your knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat diseases and/or abnormalities, and you will work with both the dentist and patient to resolve any active diseases including caries or periodontal disease and much more.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates a patient’s current health status including all medications
  • Performs an extraoral and intraoral examination and oral cancer screening
  • Completes a comprehensive dental and periodontal charting that includes a detailed description and evaluation of the gingiva and periodontium
  • Develops a dental hygiene diagnosis based on the oral health findings
  • Exposes, processes, and interprets dental radiographs (x-rays)
  • Removes biofilm plaque and calculus (soft and hard deposits) from teeth both coronal and apical to (above and below) the gingival margin (gumline) using dental instruments
  • Applies caries-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teeth
  • Discusses the progress being made toward isolating evidence that notes the potential association between systemic and oral health and disease
  • Provides patient education on biofilm plaque control and home care protocol by incorporating techniques and products that will become part of an individualized self- care oral hygiene program
  • Counsels and coordinates tobacco cessation programs
  • Educates patients on the importance of good nutrition for maintaining optimal oral health
  • Ensures that the patient knows why they need continuing care and that they have a follow up appointment that is set by the office

Requirements

  • Completion of accredited Dental Hygiene program
  • National and/or Active State RDH license
  • Maintain a current license to practice including certifications as appropriate
  • Passion for patient education
Posted 2026-03-09

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