A cover letter for a dental hygienist can also be used to apply for a dental assistant job opening.
Although one has to be licensed to perform dental procedures, hygienists are limited to providing basic care such as cleanings or assisting the dentist during cavity filling or root canals, etc.
In addition, hygienists are also often responsible for patient education – teaching children (and reminding adults of) proper tooth brushing techniques and suggesting dietary changes to improve the health of their teeth.
- Personalize this Cover Letter Template for a Dental Hygienist (Click the link to download) based on your professional background and needs.
Dental Hygienist Cover Letter Example
Janice Smith
Your address| City, State, Zip| cell phone| email address
Today’s date
Dr. S. Teeth
ABC Enterprises
Street Address, City, State, Zip
Re: Dental Hygienist Position
Dear Dr. Teeth,
My former classmate, Mary Higgens, informed me that as she is relocating to Florida next month, there will be an opening in your dental practice for a dental hygienist.
As you can see from my enclosed resume, I have 16 years of experience in working as a hygienist in a busy dental clinic. Mary and I were study partners in university and she can assure you that I will try to make a seamless transition to take her place.
My key responsibilities at my current job include:
- Performing x-ray procedures
- Taking impressions of teeth for making molds
- Educating patients about dental hygiene and prevention of dental caries
In addition to assisting the dentists during examinations, I can pitch in with answering phones, billing, and scheduling appointments when the receptionist is on her break.
Please let me know when it would be convenient for me to stop by your practice for a face to face interview and explore this opportunity further.
You can reach me at 999-888-7777 or at [your email address].
Thanking you in advance.
Janice Smith
Enclosure: Resume
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