Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Smile Design Toledo Blade is looking for a passionate, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our team!

As a clinical provider and patient advocate, you'll be given all the resources you need to provide exceptional care, while expanding your clinical skillset. You'll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, backed by the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program.

About This Office

Dental Hygienist Smile Design Toledo Blade Port Charlotte, Florida Smile Design Toledo Blade is looking for a passionate, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our team! Schedule: • Monday - Thursday: 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM • Friday: 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM As a Dental Hygienist at Smile Design Toledo Blade, you'll be an essential member of a team that is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships with patients, educating them on their oral health, and helping them achieve healthy, confident smiles. About Smile Design Toledo Blade At Smile Design Toledo Blade, we take pride in creating a welcoming environment where patients feel valued and cared for. Our team is passionate about building lasting relationships and delivering high-quality dental care with compassion and integrity. We work together to support one another, provide excellent patient experiences, and make a difference in the community we serve.

What You'll Do

• Provide preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services
• Educate patients on oral health, treatment needs, and preventive care
• Partner closely with doctors and team members to provide comprehensive patient care
• Perform periodontal assessments and contribute to treatment planning
• Build trusting relationships with patients through outstanding communication and genuine care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Support a positive and collaborative office culture

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Florida
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to patient care and education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using digital dental technologies
• Local anesthesia certification, where applicable
• Prior clinical experience in a general dentistry setting

If you're looking for a team that values patient care, collaboration, and professional growth, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and discover how you can thrive at Smile Design Toledo Blade.

Qualifications:

• Current dental hygienist license
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
• Clinical needs as required by office