Advanced Periodontics & Implants – Dental Hygienist
Are you looking for a dental environment that values work life balance and has a positive team culture? Would you be interested in professional growth through treatment of patients with periodontal disease, under close collaboration with a periodontist? If so, you may be the perfect addition to our dental hygiene team at Advanced Periodontics & Implants!
About Our Practice
At Advanced Periodontics & Implants, we pride ourselves on a strong, specialized hygiene program focused on advanced non-surgical periodontal therapy and ongoing periodontal maintenance. Our hygienists work closely together and alongside our periodontists, with support always nearby. We view dental hygienists as co-managers of periodontal patients, making them a vital contributor to successful long-term periodontal disease management.
Position Overview
This is a full or part time dental hygienist position that will allow full utilization of your clinical skills, while offering competitive compensation, benefits and an outstanding work–life balance.
What makes us different?
✨ Strong team culture, where everyone’s contributions are valued
✨ We value your time away from work, with patient care ending at 3 pm, allowing more time for activities outside of work.
✨ We place an extremely high value on dental hygienists and view you as a co-manager of our periodontal patients
✨ We allow ample and customized time for each patient’s appointment (70+ minutes per patient) to ensure adequate time for you to deliver the best periodontal care possible
✨ We provide the most modern hygiene instrumentation available, including Air Polishing systems, multiple suction devices, constantly updated hand instruments and air purification systems
✨ Robust hygiene program featuring challenging non-surgical periodontal therapy and ongoing maintenance
✨ Multiple hygienists on our team for collaboration and support
✨ Always a periodontist nearby to discuss patient care
✨ We view initial therapy and ongoing maintenance as key components to successful periodontal therapy—making YOU a key contributor to our patients’ health and success
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
- Full Time or Part Time, as individual hygienist’s schedule and hours are negotiable
- Current Hygiene hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Office open Fridays: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM (while there is time available on Fridays for hygiene, you are not required to work on Fridays)
- No nights or weekends
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Dental benefits for you and your family
- Health insurance available
- Supplemental insurance options
- Uniforms provided and laundered onsite
- Professional development and continuing education provided
- Supportive management and team-oriented culture
Required Qualifications
- Current dental hygiene license in the state and compliance with all state requirements
- Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Experience providing:
- Periodontal Maintenance
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Local anesthesia
- Nitrous Oxide Administration
- Dental radiographs
Responsibilities
- Specialized Periodontal Knowledge: Demonstrate a deep understanding of periodontal anatomy, disease progression, and advanced treatment modalities
- Instrumentation Expertise: Utilize ultrasonic scalers, curettes, and other specialized periodontal instruments
- Patient Assessment & Diagnosis:
- Review medical/dental history
- Take vitals
- Perform oral cancer screenings
- Complete comprehensive periodontal charting (probing, recession, bleeding)
- Periodontal Therapy:
- Perform scaling and root planing
- Apply subgingival antibiotics or medicaments as prescribed
- Preventive & Supportive Care:
- Administer fluoride
- Polish restorations
- Provide personalized oral hygiene instruction
- Patient Education:
- Educate patients on periodontal disease, nutrition, and plaque control
- Motivate patients toward long-term periodontal health
- Collaboration & Coordination:
- Work closely with periodontists / hygienists from API and also dental practitioners from referring dental offices
- Assist with diagnostic imaging and intraoral photography
- Practice Support:
- Maintain treatment rooms
- Sterilize instruments
- Maintain equipment
- Communicate effectively with referring offices, fellow team members, and periodontists
How to Apply
Please send your resume to [email protected].
If you have any questions about this position, our team, or Advanced Periodontics & Implants, please contact Caitlin at 507-208-9124.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $54.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
