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Dental Hygienist – PRN
Denver Health. Perform dental hygiene assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for dental hygiene services .
Posted 9/16/2026part-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesJunior💰 $108,300 - $128,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in dental hygiene assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, with a strong focus on preventive dentistry and non-surgical periodontal therapy. Proficient in administering local anesthetics, conducting oral cancer screenings, and applying silver diamine fluoride, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and providing culturally competent care.
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Dental Hygienist LicenseBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationLocal Anesthesia CertificationNon-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (NSPT)Oral Cancer Screening
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Hard Skills
Dental Hygiene AssessmentPreventive DentistryDigital RadiographsOral Hygiene InstructionCaries Risk AssessmentInjectable Local Anesthetic AdministrationSilver Diamine Fluoride ApplicationInterim Therapeutic Restorations (ITR)Vital Signs MeasurementSterile Processing Preparation
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingEffective Coaching ConversationsCultural CompetenceMotivational InterviewingWillingness to Provide LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Certifications & Qualifications
Dental Hygienist License from DORABLS-Basic Life Support from AHALocal Anesthesia CertificationCertification for Silver Diamine Fluoride ApplicationDORA Permit for ITR Placement
Industry Keywords
Dental Hygiene ProceduresOral Health ScreeningsTrauma-Informed CareALARA PrinciplesDental Practice Act Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform dental hygiene assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for dental hygiene services
- Provide preventive dentistry
- Complete non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT)
- Take digital radiographs for diagnosing periodontal conditions and identifying dental abnormalities
- Complete oral cancer screenings
- Take intraoral images when indicated for referral and follow-up
- Complete a Caries Risk Assessment on all patients
- Complete patient care notes within 72 hours of registration
- Assist with sterile processing preparation
- Fill in at other community dental clinics, Medical-Dental Integration programs, or school-based programs as needed
- Complete preventative prophylaxis cleanings and periodontal maintenance treatment
- Provide oral hygiene instruction, fluoride application, and dental sealant placement
- Prescribe therapeutic agents within scope in collaboration with an attending dentist
- Administer injectable local anesthetic when indicated under indirect supervision
- Apply silver diamine fluoride (SDF) when certified
- Place Interim Therapeutic Restorations (ITR) with required certification and state permit after supervising-dentist prescription
- Complete medical and dental histories and take vital signs when indicated
- Ensure patients' periodontal and dental exams are up to date
- Administer nitrous oxide under direct supervision according to the dental practice act when applicable
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate's Degree Associate in Dental Hygiene Required
- 1-3 years direct clinical practice required, or recent graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program required
- Dental Hygienist license from DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from AHA - American Heart Association required
- LOCAL-Local Anesthesia certification from the State Board of Dentistry required
- Knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and techniques, including dental hygiene diagnosis, oral health screenings, oral cancer screening, oral-systemic health education, fluoride treatment, dental sealants, prophylactic cleanings, and NSPT (scaling and root planning)
- Critical thinking skills for determining when referrals are needed
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices
- Willingness to provide LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally diverse healthcare
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing practices
- Ability to conduct effective coaching conversations with patients and families
- Appropriate certification for prescribing and applying silver diamine fluoride (SDF)
- Appropriate DORA permit for placing interim therapeutic restorations (ITR)
- Compliance with Dental Practice Act continuing education requirements
- Knowledge of ALARA principles for prescribing and capturing dental radiographs
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test for safety-sensitive positions
Benefits
Comp & perks- Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
- On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
- Community resource navigation support
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
- Tuition assistance
- Career advancement pathways
- Professional development
- Loan forgiveness eligibility
- Employer contributions
- Equal opportunity employer