Job detail
Dental Hygienist (60%25 - 80%25) – Periodontics, College of Dentistry
University of Iowa
PART_TIME
Posted 3/30/2026
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Salary
$47,501 - $63,334 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The dental hygienist will provide comprehensive hygiene care, including scaling, root planing, and administering local anesthesia. They will also educate patients on oral health, maintain electronic dental charts, and perform oral cancer screenings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an associate degree from a coda-Accredited dental hygiene program and possess an unrestricted license to practice in iowa. Proficiency in electronic health records and radiology, along with relevant certifications for anesthesia and nitrous oxide, is required.
associate degreeCommunication skillsRadiologyPatient educationRoot planingFluoride applicationOral cancer screeningElectronic health recordsDental hygieneLocal anesthesia administrationOral prophylaxisPeriodontal scalingDigital dental radiographs
Benefits
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Well-being resources
- Health coverage
- Leave policies
- University-paid life insurance