Dental HygienestNHS
Job summary
About Smile Together
Escape the ordinary and experience the exceptional in Cornwall one of the UKs most beautiful and inspiring places to live and work.
At Smile Together, were redefining dentistry. As a certified B Corp and employee-owned Community Interest Company (CIC), we combine clinical excellence with social purpose, investing profits back into services, our people, and the communities we serve.
Are you a clinician who is compassionate, community-minded, and motivated to make a positive impact? Then this role is for you.
What Youll Bring
- Recognised qualification in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Diploma or BSc), or a Dental Hygiene qualification for those applying for a hygiene-only role.
- Current registration with the General Dental Council (without conditions).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A genuine enthusiasm for improving oral health access in Cornwall.
Main duties of the job
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
- Carry out paediatric preventive and restorative dentistry, including stainless steel crowns on primary teeth (Hall technique where appropriate).
- Extract primary teeth where clinically indicated.
Provide direct-access assessments, hygiene and periodontal treatments and restorations for adults within GDC scope of practice.
Job description
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.
About us
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 [email protected] or if you want a discussion about the role and the business please feel free to call 07355090789.
*Conditions 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.