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Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Dental Hygienist to join our clinical team in the British Virgin Islands. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality preventative dental care, leading patient education initiatives, and supporting the comprehensive oral health of our patients. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, utilizing your specialized clinical skills to elevate patient outcomes and promote long-term oral health awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Perform comprehensive professional dental cleanings, including precise scaling and root planning/polishing to effectively remove plaque, tartar, and calculus build-up.
• Assessments & Diagnostics: Conduct thorough oral health assessments, perform periodontal screenings, and accurately document all findings within patient electronic records.
• Advanced Diagnostics: Capture and interpret high-quality dental radiographs (X-rays) and digital diagnostics utilizing advanced medical imaging techniques.
• Preventative Treatments: Administer prophylactic and preventive treatments, including the application of topical fluorides, pit and fissure sealants, and other desensitizing agents.
• Patient Education: Educate and counsel patients on individualized oral hygiene strategies, nutritional choices affecting oral health, and post-treatment care.
• Clinical Support & Compliance: Maintain stringent sterilization and infection control protocols, ensuring all clinical areas and dental instruments are prepared to the highest health and safety standards.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with dentists and specialists during complex multidisciplinary procedures to ensure seamless patient care flow.
• Innovation & Technology: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in dental hygiene methodologies, emerging clinical technologies, digital medical imaging advancements, and integrated CAD/CAM workflow systems.

Position Requirements

• Qualifications: A recognized degree or diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution, with valid registration/licensure (or eligibility to register) with the relevant professional dental boards.
• Experience: Proven experience operating successfully as a Dental Hygienist within a fast-paced clinical or hospital setting.
• Clinical Knowledge: Strong fundamental command of oral anatomy, pathology, and periodontology to confidently assess, identify, and record patient conditions.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with digital radiography, modern medical imaging systems, and an understanding of CAD workflows utilized for treatment planning and digital restorations.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey clinical concepts to patients in an accessible, empathetic, and encouraging manner.
• Organization: Excellent time-management and organizational capabilities to efficiently manage patient schedules while maintaining uncompromised care standards.
• Team Dynamics: A strong commitment to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment while strictly adhering to regulatory healthcare guidelines.

Compensation & Professional Development

This is a fully compensated, paid position. Reflecting our deep commitment to continuous learning and supporting professional development within the dental field, we offer structured mentorship, continuing education alignment, and professional internship pathways designed to help you advance your clinical career.

Pay: £31,485.00-£46,477.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Housing allowance
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person