Menomonee Falls – Dental Hygienist

At Community Smiles Dental, our Hygienists are highly valued providers and play a vital role in patient care. They actively participate in treatment planning, determine recall intervals, set appointment times, and guide the next steps in caries prevention.

We prioritize quality care over volume, setting us apart from private and corporate practices. Our mission is to expand access to care and take the time to build meaningful relationships and focus on patient needs

Community Smiles Dental (CSD) is seeking an energetic and compassionate team-oriented part or full time dental hygienist to join our team and support our Menomonee Falls and Waukesha locations. Our clinics are open Monday – Friday:

Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm

Friday 8am – 2pm

Join Our Mission for Healthier Smiles Community Smiles Dental (CSD) is seeking an energetic and compassionate team-oriented dentist to join our team and support our Waukesha and Menomonee Falls clinic locations.

What Makes Community Smiles Dental Different

• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Ongoing training and opportunities to grow your career

Your work makes a real difference here, both for our patients and our community. We value your skills, your voice, and the care you bring to each appointment.

About the Job:

The dental hygienist plays an important role as a provider of patient care: they provide preventative oral hygiene education and instruction during appointments helping our patients understand the current state of their oral health and how they can take steps to improve it. As a member of our clinical team, the dental hygienist is an important contributor to our comprehensive model of care.

Mission Accountabilities:

1.) Upholds the mission, vision, and core values of Community Smiles Dental by consistently demonstrating inclusivity, professionalism, quality, compassion, and community in all aspects of the roles.

2.)Positively contributes to building a highly inclusive culture where team members can thrive and represent CSD’s core values to the best of their ability.

3.)Maintains strong and positive working and interpersonal relationships with all employed at Community Smiles Dental including interns, externs and volunteers.

4.)Understands and complies with all employment policies and procedures defined by Community Smiles Dental.

Major Accountabilities:

1.) Provides high-quality preventive care, including dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants, to help patients maintain optimal oral health.

2.) Conducts comprehensive oral health assessments, including charting, radiographs, periodontal screenings and care.

3.) Educates patients on proper oral hygiene practices, disease prevention, and diet and nutrition counseling.

4.) Maintains a safe, clean, and compliant clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols, sterilizing instruments, and following all OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

General Responsibilities:

• Daily operations responsibilities include:
  • Arrives at 7:40am to set up first operatories, prepare patient schedules and attend the morning huddle at 7:50am.
  • Works collaboratively as a team with CSD dentists and dental assistants to ensure all patients are seen on time and all infection control routines are followed in regards to room turnover and sterilization.
  • Ensures that operating rooms and auxiliary clinical areas such as the lab and sterilization are properly organized and stocked with dental supplies.
  • Ensures that rooms are properly shut down and that patient schedules for the following day are prepped and ready for huddle.
• Models "Tell Show Do" at each appointment to help build trust with patients.
• Provides oral hygiene instruction with the help of visuals to patients and patients’…