Job Summary
Denver Health is seeking passionate and dedicated Dental Hygienists to join our team at multiple community health center locations throughout Denver. Our hygienists work under indirect supervision, delivering comprehensive oral care to a diverse patient population. The position includes preventative services, periodontal therapy, patient education, and, with proper certification, expanded duties such as local anesthesia and silver diamine fluoride application.

This posting is for an evergreen requisition, meaning we are continuously seeking qualified candidates for positions across several clinics. Applicants may be considered for current or future openings based on clinic needs and applicant preferences.

Clinic Locations & Hours
Each site is staffed with general dentists and a dedicated care team. More complex dental needs are referred to specialty providers within the Denver Health system.

• Eastside Family Health Center
  Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Federico F. Peña Southwest Family Health Center
  Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Lowry Family Health Center
  Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Montbello Family Health Center
  Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Outpatient Medical Center – Pavilion L (Adults)
  Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Webb Center for Primary Care – Pavilion G (Pediatrics Only)
  Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Westside Family Health Center
  Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments, oral health screenings, and diagnosis of oral conditions.
• Deliver preventative dental services including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, fluoride application, and sealants.
• Provide non-surgical periodontal therapy, including scaling and root planing.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, systemic health, and disease prevention using trauma-informed and motivational interviewing approaches.
• Capture digital radiographs using ALARA principles and take intraoral images as needed.
• Complete documentation within 72 hours; assist with sterile processing and administrative duties.
• May float to other clinics, school-based programs, or Medical-Dental Integration programs depending on need.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene (required)

Experience

• 1–3 years of clinical dental hygiene experience (preferred)
• Recent graduates from accredited programs welcome to apply

Licensure & Certifications

• Colorado Dental Hygienist License (DORA) – Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AHA) – Required
• Local Anesthesia Permit – Required
• Silver Diamine Fluoride and Interim Therapeutic Restorations certifications (preferred or must be obtained)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in full-scope dental hygiene care and diagnosis within Colorado’s practice act.
• Skilled in critical thinking and appropriate patient referral.
• Familiar with trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
• Competent in using motivational interviewing and effective health coaching techniques.
• Complies with continuing education and state board requirements.
• May administer nitrous oxide under direct supervision if permitted.

About Denver Health Dental
Denver Health’s Dental Services emphasize comprehensive and preventative care for patients of all ages. With general dentists and specialists on staff, we are able to manage both routine and complex oral health needs across our network of clinics.

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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