Dental Hygienist in Bowling Green, Ohio at Dental Excellence of Bowling Green

Company Core Purpose, Core Values

Dental Excellence Group is a growing company that offers patient-focused, high-quality dentistry in the Northwest Ohio area. There are more than 100 employees, including doctors, hygienists, clinical assistants, and business and marketing support teams. The practice’s purpose is to create a place where dental care is so friendly, comfortable, and convenient, it completely changes the way people think about dentistry.

The practice has six core values; a teamwork focus, a patients first mentality, with the patients’ comfort and care our #1 priority. We value kindness and compassion, both within our team and with our patients. We also have an unwavering standard of excellence, challenging all team members to meet their God given potential in attitude, skill, and service. Our final core value is making every minute count, driving performance and efficiency.

Mission of Role

Dental Hygienist will report to the Practice Administrator. The mission of the role is to deliver quality treatment and education to patients all while keeping them comfortable. To be able to explain their needed treatment with compassion and understanding. To help the patient become healthier.

Employment Status: Part-time

Key Performance Indicators

• Hygiene production

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Experience

• Maximize patient comfort during seating and throughout visits.
• Deliver exceptional care to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Administer local anesthesia safely and comfortably.
• Provide patient education regarding treatments and oral health products.

Clinical & Preventative Treatments

• Perform preventative hygiene care and routine cleanings.
• Execute Soft Tissue Management (STM) including comprehensive periodontal charting.
• Apply dental sealants for preventative tooth protection.
• Take high-quality dental X-rays and diagnostic impressions as needed.

Office Operations & Sterilization

• Maintain detailed patient notes and thorough clinical documentation.
• Update health histories and accurately record vital signs.
• Sterilize instruments and stock clinical supplies.
• Clean and set up treatment rooms efficiently between patients.

Schedule & Administrative Support

• Schedule hygiene patients for future recare appointments.
• Support the front desk to keep the hygiene schedule full.
• Perform other dental duties as required by the practice

Key Competencies

Core Drive & Excellence

• Results-Driven Track Record: Demonstrated history of setting goals and achieving high-performance standards.
• Passion for Excellence: High energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to leading-edge industry standards.
• Continuous Learner: Strong dedication to ongoing education and professional development.
• Autonomous Worker: Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Communication & Influence

• Impactful Communicator: Articulate verbal skills combined with an immediate, professional first impression.
• Active Listener: Highly attentive to details, ensuring stakeholders feel heard and understood.
• Persuasive Presenter: Ability to influence decisions, pitch ideas, and win buy-in effectively.
• Rapport Builder: Naturally likable, approachable, and skilled at building immediate trust.

Collaboration & Integrity

• Customer-Centric Focus: Deep commitment to delivering exceptional service and satisfaction.
• Collaborative Team Player: Works seamlessly across departments to achieve shared organizational goals.
• Uncompromising Integrity: Guided by strong ethics, transparency, and professional honesty.

Adaptability & Resilience

• Dynamic Adaptability: Flexes easily to changing priorities, new challenges, and evolving environments.
• Stress Tolerance: Remains calm, focused, and highly productive under pressure.
• Tenacious Problem Solver: Persistent and resilient when overcoming obstacles to finish the job.