Hygiene Assistant
Company: Advanced Dental Center Inc
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Hygienist
Assistant works alongside the Registered Dental Hygienist. This
position allows the RDH to run two columns within a workday. The
hygiene assistant will seat patients, check medical history, polish
teeth and take patient x-rays. This position prepares treatment
rooms, takes patients x-rays, prepares dental trays and sterilizes
instruments. The hygiene assistant is a support role created to
ensure a positive experience for the patient while delivering on
ADC’s commitment to patient-centered care. Prepares hygiene
treatment rooms and trays for patients. Seats patients in the
hygiene room when notified through Open Dental. Assists dentists
and hygienists by charting existing / planned treatment. Takes
patients x-rays. Takes CBCT for the dentist to review as needed.
Reviews dental records with patients. Provides instruction on
postoperative procedures as needed. Reviews and presents patients'
hygiene treatment plans. Completes patients teeth polishing during
their scheduled appointments. Upsells products to help reach daily
production goals. Sterilizes dental tools and operative equipment
to ADA regulations. Maintains the dental inventory while rotating
materials as needed. Proactively makes calls to patients for
hygiene appointments during down time. Proactively write thank you
cards for hygiene appointments during down time. Helps with end of
day cleaning duties. Completes other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Position Requirements: Minimum of a high school
diploma. Must have knowledge of dental instruments and
sterilization techniques. Must have a X-Ray certification. Must
have a CPR certification. Coronal Polishing certification is
preferred. Must be able to provide a high level of customer
service. Must have excellent verbal and written communication
skills. Must have the ability to multi-task and work effectively in
a fast paced environment. Must follow HIPAA compliance. Must be
well organized and have excellent computer skills. Must be able to
thrive in a team oriented environment.
Keywords: Advanced Dental Center Inc, Louisville , Hygiene Assistant, Healthcare , Louisville, Kentucky
