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Dental Hygienist

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jul 6 2026
  • Dental Clinic
  • State of New York
  • TH Instructional Support Assistant, NSSL1
  • 87710
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Dental Hygienist in a hospital setting provides comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care to patients across diverse medical units. Working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Dental Hygienist delivers evidence-based dental hygiene services to medically complex, pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special-needs patients. Responsibilities include performing oral assessments, prophylaxis, periodontal therapies, patient and caregiver education, and supporting infection control and patient safety standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with dentists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to promote oral-systemic health, reduce hospital-acquired infections, and improve overall patient outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree from an approved Dental Hygiene program and current NYS license/registration as a Dental Hygienist required. Prior related experience and certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior related experience and certification preferred.

Work Days:

M-F 8AM-5PM

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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