Dental Hygienist

About the role

The Dental Hygienist will join the oral health team at American Hospital Dubai, providing comprehensive preventive care and patient education. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality dental hygiene services while promoting oral health awareness in the community.

Key responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planning, sub‑gingival scaling, and in‑office whitening treatments.
• Assess patients' teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, documenting any abnormalities.
• Conduct visual and tactile examinations of gums to detect disease or lesions.
• Refer patients to appropriate dental specialists (GP, orthodontist, periodontist, implantologist, oral surgeon).
• Maintain dental equipment, X‑ray machines, and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Participate in school and corporate outreach programs to promote oral hygiene.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Dental Hygiene.
• Minimum two years of post‑qualification experience, preferably in a private hospital.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use computers for documentation and scheduling.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Required skills

• Root planning
• In‑office whitening treatment
• Scaling
• Dental hygiene services
• Dental prophylaxis
• Sub‑gingival scaling
• Perio charting
• Dental terminology
• Fluoride treatment
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a modern, internationally accredited hospital.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.