Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and energetic Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing dental team!
At our practice, our culture is built around five core values:
- Win Together
- Commit to Growth
- Build Trust
- Lead with Passion and Compassion
- Adapt and Serve
We believe exceptional patient care begins with an exceptional team. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care while partnering with our doctors to help patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. Your clinical expertise, patient education, and commitment to excellence will create a comfortable, personalized, and positive experience for every patient.
We are looking for someone who enjoys building lasting relationships with patients, collaborating with teammates, embracing continued learning, and approaching each day with compassion and a service mindset. This is a paid position offering opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, organized, and dynamic practice.
Duties
- Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, and other preventive procedures in accordance with the dentist's treatment plan.
- Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments, charting, oral cancer screenings, and document findings accurately in patient records.
- Take digital dental radiographs, CBCT images, intraoral photographs, and 3D scans while ensuring patient comfort and adhering to HIPAA privacy regulations.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, preventive care, nutrition, and home care recommendations to support long-term oral health.
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide (where permitted by state licensure) to ensure patient comfort during treatment.
- Utilize the Trios scanner and other digital technologies to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education.
- Manage patient records accurately using Dentrix and electronic medical records (EMR), documenting treatment according to clinical standards.
- Identify areas of concern, communicate findings with the doctor, and collaborate on comprehensive treatment planning.
- Maintain treatment rooms by following infection prevention and infection control protocols, processing instruments, and ensuring all equipment is properly sterilized.
- Support the front desk team by helping manage patient flow, scheduling hygiene recare appointments, and professionally responding to patient inquiries as needed.
- Maintain clinical confidentiality while creating a welcoming, respectful environment for patients of all ages.
- Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth daily operations and an exceptional patient experience.
What We're Looking For
- Experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist in a busy dental practice with strong knowledge of preventive and periodontal care.
- Proficiency with digital dental technology, including digital radiographs, intraoral scanners, and electronic charting systems.
- Strong understanding of periodontal disease, preventive dentistry, infection control protocols, and sterilization procedures.
- Experience with Dentrix or similar patient management software is preferred.
- Excellent patient education and communication skills with the ability to build trust and motivate patients toward improved oral health.
- Experience working with pediatric patients is preferred.
- Current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the state is required. Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification (where applicable) is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Our Core Values
We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to:
Win Together – We help one another, step in where needed, and work together to create exceptional experiences for our patients and each other.
Commit to Growth – We believe learning never stops. We embrace learning, seek feedback, and continuously improve our skills to better serve our patients and support the team.
Build Trust – We build trust through accountability, transparency, and consistency. We trust one another to fulfill our responsibilities and create patient relationships free from surprises.
Lead with Passion and Compassion – We love what we do and the people we serve. We approach each day with enthusiasm, treating our patients, teammates, and community with empathy, kindness, and respect.
Adapt and Serve – We embrace change and remain flexible in our schedules, responsibilities, and approach to care so we can best support our patients and one another.
If these values resonate with you and you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to meet you!
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
