Dental Hygienest

What Youll Be Doing

Deliver high-quality preventive, periodontal, and restorative care (if applicable) to a diverse patient population.

Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to reducing oral health inequalities and improving long-term oral health across Cornwall.

Undertake oral health assessments, including periodontal charting and risk assessment.

Provide thorough scale and polish treatments and non-surgical periodontal therapy

Deliver personalised preventive and oral hygiene advice tailored to individual needs.

Apply fluoride varnish and fissure sealants as appropriate.

Additional responsibilities for a Therapist

Provide direct-access assessments, hygiene and periodontal treatments and restorations for adults within GDC scope of practice.

Deliver routine hygiene services, including

scale and polish and non-surgical periodontal therapy, as part of ongoing

patient care.

Work as part of a supportive

multidisciplinary team committed to reducing oral health inequalities and

improving long-term oral health outcomes.

Undertake comprehensive oral health

assessments, including periodontal charting, caries risk assessment, and

treatment planning in line with NHS care pathways.

Provide personalised preventive care and oral

hygiene instruction, tailored to individual patient needs and risk factors.

Apply fluoride varnish and fissure sealants

where clinically appropriate.

Carry out paediatric preventive and

restorative dentistry, including stainless steel crowns on primary teeth (Hall

technique where appropriate).

Extract primary teeth where clinically

indicated and within scope.

Provide direct-access assessments, hygiene,

periodontal treatments, and restorations for adults, in line with GDC scope of

practice and NHS contract requirements.

Take and interpret radiographs within scope

and local protocols.

Provide elements of urgent and stabilisation

care, including temporary dressings, re-cementing crowns, and supporting

emergency appointments as required.

Work within agreed NHS contractual and

governance arrangements, with administrative and clinical support to ensure

appropriate claim submission and record-keeping.

Why Choose Smile Together

Were expanding our services, with multiple opportunities across two locations practices offering high-quality patient-led care, supporting a broad range of patient needs.

Modern, purpose-built surgeries equipped with the latest dental technology.

Modern,

purpose-built surgeries equipped with the latest dental technology.

The

chance to work within a B Corp certified, employee owned social enterprise with

strong values and a commitment to social impact.

A

supportive, inclusive workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing and

professional fulfilment.

Competitive

remuneration package

Flexible

working options and a healthy work-life balance.

Access

to ongoing CPD, training and development opportunities.

Sound

Exciting?

Heres How to

Apply: Please send a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter to joinus.smiletogether@nhs.net or if you want a discussion about

the role and the business please feel free to call 07355090789.

apply.

You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have the

right to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorship and that you are able to

commute to the place of work.

GDC registration without conditions

Experience

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills