Dental Hygienist

Discipline: Allied Health
Job type: Full-time
Salary: ЄNegotiable
Contact name: Saon Healthcare

Contact email: atlas.healthcare@recruiter.ie
Job ref: RG-SAONDH
Published: 2 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Location: Various Practices Nationwide (Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities)

We are supporting multiple established dental practices seeking Dental Hygienists to join their clinical teams. These roles involve delivering high-quality preventive oral care and supporting patient education within well-equipped, modern clinical environments.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide routine scale and polish treatments and non-surgical periodontal therapy
• Carry out oral health assessments and develop patient-specific preventive plans
• Deliver patient education on oral hygiene, gum health, and lifestyle-related risk factors
• Maintain clinical notes and records in line with professional and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with dentists and practice teams to ensure continuity of patient care
• Contribute to a calm, professional, and reassuring practice environment

Requirements
• Qualified Dental Hygienist
• Registered, or eligible to register, with the Dental Council of Ireland
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills
• Ability to work independently while being part of the wider dental care team

Desirable
• Experience in private, mixed or specialist practice (e.g., periodontics, implants)
• Familiarity with digital dental systems (e.g., Exact, Aerona, Software of Excellence)

Remuneration

Competitive remuneration package, based on experience and practice environment.
Full details are provided confidentially upon application.

Support Available (if required)

• Guidance on relocating or returning to Ireland
• Orientation / “Working in Ireland” information pack
• Accommodation search support
• Complimentary SIM card, banking and PPS number guidance
• Assistance with Dental Council registration documentation