Registered Dental Hygienist

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dentistry with a work‑life balance

Make a difference while doing what you love

If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.

We are a school‑based mobile dental practice seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children at their schools.

Our innovative in‑school dental program offers something different from a traditional practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse, flexible environment, working parents, and anyone who wants to make a difference in dentistry.

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Qualifications

• Must hold an active RDH license
• 1+ years experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
• Valid State ID, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally is a must
• Works well with others (both children and adults)
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment; organized and detail‑oriented; able to multi‑task
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification with hands‑on live skills assessment
• Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevators

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients—being a team player at all times
• Verify the identity of a patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment; place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient (new‑baseline; follow‑up patient)
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
• Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards
• Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
• Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)
• Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
• Daily travel to and from school sites

• Evenings, weekends and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6–7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full and part‑time positions
• Latest technology & digital radiography

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