Dental Hygienist (60% - 80%) - Periodontics, College of Dentistry

About the role

The College of Dentistry at the University of Iowa is seeking an enthusiastic Dental Hygienist to join their Periodontics department. You will be providing comprehensive hygiene care and education while working alongside multiple providers in a rewarding, fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral prophylaxis for patients by removing plaque, calculus, stains from exposed and unexposed surfaces of teeth by scaling and polishing.
• Perform therapeutic periodontal scaling and root planing procedures by removing plaque, calculus from the crown and root surfaces and smoothing of the root surfaces.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Apply fluoride to teeth to aid in the prevention of dental caries.
• Review and update medical and dental health histories.
• Perform oral inspection including oral cancer screening.
• Record dental and periodontal findings.
• Make digital dental radiographs.
• Record present oral conditions and extent of hygiene treatment on electronic dental chart to provide dentist with information for diagnosis and subsequent treatment when needed.
• Advise and instruct patients on proper oral hygiene procedures, proper diet for good dental health and the impact of tobacco use on oral health.

Requirements

• Absorbed Associates degree from a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene program or equivalent is required.
• An unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Iowa is required.
• Hygienists administering local anesthesia must hold a current local anesthesia permit issued by the State of Iowa.
• Hygienists administering nitrous oxide must meet educational criteria in accordance with the rules of the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.
• Demonstrated technical skills with electronic health records and radiology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Desirable: Proficient working with electronic health records. Periodontal dental hygiene experience. Experience educating pre-doctoral and post-doctoral dental students regarding the dental hygienist’s role in the dental healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene program or equivalent is required.
• An unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Iowa is required.
• Hygienists administering local anesthesia must hold a current local anesthesia permit issued by the State of Iowa.
• Hygienists administering nitrous oxide must meet educational criteria in accordance with the rules of the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.
• Demonstrated technical skills with electronic health records and radiology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Desirable: Proficient working with electronic health records. Periodontal dental hygiene experience. Experience educating pre-doctoral and post-doctoral dental students regarding the dental hygienist’s role in the dental healthcare team.

Skills

• Proficiency with electronic health records.
• Experience with dental radiology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with dental students.

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $47,500.80 - $63,334.40, commensurate with experience, and a starting hourly rate of $38.06. The schedule is 24-32 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with occasional overtime required.

Pay

$47,500.80 - $63,334.40, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

24-32 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with occasional overtime required.

Benefits

N/A

Application

To apply, upload a resume and cover letter to the submission portal. Applicants may also request three professional references.