Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Crescent Community Health Center

1 Positions

ID: 92

Posted On 03/26/2026

Refreshed On 07/28/2026

Job Overview

The Dental Hygienist provides oral hygiene services and treatment to patients of all ages. Participates in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of oral health care. Provides professional dental hygiene leadership through compliance with established routines, policies, and procedures.

Essential Duties : Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Perform all job functions according to CCHC mission and values.

• Provides clinical services including but not limited to: oral prophylaxis, instruction for proper home care techniques for oral hygiene including tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition and need for professional care; apply topical fluorides and sealants; screen and evaluate clients regarding caries detection, periodontal pathology; assess medical history; operate digital radiography equipment; supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage; root planning; procedures involving team periodontal techniques; administration of local anesthetics; gross debridement in treatment of acute periodontal conditions.

• Provides dental education and instruction to clients individually and/or in groups.

• Assists dentist as required in treatment of teeth and gums.

• Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.

• Maintains electronic clinical records and maintains other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used.

• Participates in development of dental policies, procedures, dental record, and quality improvement plan.

• Maintains, uses, processes, and stores instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established standards.

• Participates in ensuring professional education for self and staff to maintain the highest level of expertise.

• Maintains positive relationships with other professionals within the community.

• Work toward continuous quality improvement.

• Stay current with changing best practices and technologies.

• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

Primary Contact

1687968942012

Carol Caldwell

Director of Human Capital & Culture,

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Fax

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Job Details

Categories

Dental

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$35 - $40 per hour

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Some College

Experience

2-5 Years

Company ID

947

Job REQ #

92

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260326

End Date

20260803

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About the Company

Crescent Community Health Center is a local medical and dental clinic providing basic (primary) medical and oral health care. Our doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, dental hygienists and other staff offer high-quality and affordable care to anyone needing a medical and/or dental home. Our philosophy is to make the patient the center of care and a partner in treatment. The cost of our services for uninsured patients are figured on a sliding fee scale and discounted based upon the household income and size. We serve individuals and families who are uninsured, underinsured and those with various types of insurance. Patients from any area are welcomed to our practice.