Job Description

Dental Hygienist providing high-quality preventive and periodontal care within a modern, team-oriented, technology-enabled practice. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, service-minded, and effective at patient education and communication.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including medical history review and medication reconciliation.
• Perform extraoral and intraoral examinations and oral cancer screenings.
• Complete detailed dental and periodontal charting, documenting gingival and periodontal findings.
• Develop dental hygiene diagnoses and individualized care plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Take, process, and interpret dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations.
• Provide prophylaxis and periodontal therapy within the scope of practice, removing biofilm, plaque, and calculus both supra- and subgingivally using manual and powered instruments.
• Apply preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants as indicated.
• Deliver tailored patient education on oral hygiene, biofilm control, nutrition, and risk factors for oral-systemic disease; coordinate tobacco cessation counseling when appropriate.
• Document clinical findings and treatment plans accurately and maintain compliance with infection control and quality assurance protocols.

Required qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Active and valid RDH license for the practicing state.
• Maintain current licensure and any certifications required by state or employer.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to patient education and preventive care.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in a busy, collaborative dental practice.
• Familiarity with digital dentistry workflows and intraoral scanning.
• Additional language skills (e.g., Spanish).

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package consistent with company practice.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k) match; paid malpractice coverage; annual continuing education stipend.
• Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends and flexible hours where possible.
• Supportive, technology-forward environment with opportunities for professional development and team-based care.

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