Dental Hygienist (Client Opening)

Dental Hygienist

Padbury Periodontics

Jackson, MI

Padbury Periodontics is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team. We are looking for a caring, detail-oriented professional who is committed to providing high-quality periodontal care and creating a positive experience for every patient.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hygienist who enjoys building relationships with patients, providing education, and working collaboratively with a supportive dental team. Previous experience is preferred but not required.

What You'll Do

As a Dental Hygienist, you will provide comprehensive hygiene and periodontal care as directed by the dentist. Responsibilities include:

• Perform preliminary periodontal examinations and accurately chart findings
• Take and develop dental X-rays
• Perform prophylaxis and periodontal therapy, including scaling and root planing
• Provide fluoride treatments and place sealants
• Administer local dental anesthetic following appropriate training and certification
• Accurately document examinations, treatment, and patient information
• Educate patients about oral health, recommended treatment, and home care
• Prepare, clean, and maintain hygiene treatment rooms
• Clean and sterilize hygiene instruments according to established safety and infection-control procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment
• Provide friendly, professional, and compassionate care to patients
• Collaborate respectfully with dentists, team members, patients, and vendors
• Assist with front desk responsibilities or other practice needs as necessary

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene
• Active Dental Hygienist license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical dental hygiene skills
• Excellent customer service and patient communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous dental hygiene experience is preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply!

Physical & Work Environment

This position requires the ability to perform the physical functions commonly associated with clinical dental hygiene, including sitting and standing for periods of time, bending, reaching, twisting, and performing repetitive hand and arm movements. The position may occasionally require lifting up to 25 pounds.

Team members may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, latex, dental materials, X-ray equipment, and other occupational hazards commonly found in a dental practice. Appropriate training, personal protective equipment, and safety procedures are expected to be followed.

Why Join Padbury Periodontics?

At Padbury Periodontics, our priority is providing patients with thorough, professional, and compassionate periodontal care. We value team members who take pride in their work, treat patients with kindness and respect, and contribute to a positive and collaborative practice environment.

If you are passionate about patient care and interested in growing your dental hygiene skills in a periodontal practice, we would love to hear from you.

Padbury Periodontics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees.