Farabee Family Dental Care is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a friendly, patient-centered practice. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive cleanings, scaling and root planing, taking digital X-rays, and assisting with exams. You will educate patients on oral hygiene, review health histories, and document treatment in the practice software. Our collaborative, family-oriented team values professionalism, empathy, and communication. This role offers opportunities to deepen clinical skills, participate in continuing education, and build long-term relationships with patients of all ages. Responsibilities Provide routine and deep dental cleanings, including scaling and root planing Take, process, and review digital radiographs and intraoral images Assist the dentist during exams and document clinical findings Assess oral health, chart periodontal status, and update medical histories Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment plans Apply sealants, fluoride, and other preventive therapies per protocol Maintain strict infection control and sterilization procedures Use dental practice management and charting software accurately Communicate treatment needs and options clearly to patients Collaborate with the dental team to support a positive patient experience Required Skills Dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapy Scaling and root planing Digital radiography Periodontal charting Local anesthesia administration Infection control and sterilization Dental practice management software Patient education and communication Sealant and fluoride application Medical history review and documentation