Dental Hygienist
Pancare of Florida Inc
Location
Panama City, Florida
Quick overview
As a Mobile Dental Hygienist, you will perform preventive dental care procedures and educate children on oral hygiene. You will also maintain accurate patient records and ensure the mobile unit is prepared for treatment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a current Florida Dental Hygiene License and active CPR certification. Experience with pediatric populations and comfort in mobile or community settings are preferred.
Job description
Dental Hygienist: 🕒 Full-Time | Non-Exempt
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About the Role
PanCare of Florida is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mobile Dental Hygienist to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality preventive dental care to children across local school sites during the academic year using our state-of-the-art mobile dental unit. During the summer months, you’ll transition to serving patients at our Panama City Dental Clinic.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who loves working with children, values community outreach, and thrives in a flexible and meaningful environment. If creating positive dental experiences for young patients excites you — we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
As a Mobile Dental Hygienist, you will
- Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, periodontal probing, and related preventive procedures
- Apply topical anesthesia as needed to support dentist-performed procedures
- Educate children and patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
- Expose radiographs atappropriate clinicalintervals
- Maintainaccuratedental and patient records
- Ensure mobile unit equipment, treatment rooms, and supplies are clean, stocked, and prepared
- Assistin planning and conducting oral health education programs
- Participate in ongoing program quality improvement and compliance activities
- Support research, outreach initiatives, or community assessments as needed
- Foster a positive, patient-centered experience for children, families, and school partners
Skills & Qualifications
Required
- Current Florida Dental Hygiene License (Florida Statute 466 compliant)
- Active CPR certification
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
- Experience working with pediatric populations
- Comfort working in school, mobile, or community-based settings
💙 Why Join PanCare?
At PanCare of Florida, your work goes beyond routine clinical care — you’ll help ensure children across our community have access to healthy smiles, confidence, and lifelong oral health habits. You’ll join a supportive team that values compassion, collaboration, and meaningful patient impact.