New Graduate Dental Hygienist Ruby Canyon Dental | Grand Junction, CO $55$80 per hour | Full-Time or Part-Time

New Graduate Dental Hygienist

Dental hygiene school taught you the skills. We'll help you build the confidence.

The jump from clinical rotations to a real patient chair is bigger than anyone tells you. You know the material, but speed, judgment, and the words to say to a nervous patient only come with reps and the right people around you. That's exactly what we've built for new hygienists here.

We've onboarded several new grads before you. We know where the gaps are, and we've built the system to close them, without rushing you.

Position Overview

This New Graduate Dental Hygienist role focuses on:

• A structured runway (about 30 days) to transition from school pace to private-practice pace
• Dedicated assistant support paired with you early on to help you find your rhythm faster
• Direct access to a hygiene team with 2030 years of combined experience
• Regular team meetings where hygienists diagnose and problem-solve cases together
• Coaching on patient communication and "the words to use," not just clinical technique
• A high-feedback culture, you'll always know exactly how you're doing and what to work on next

Why This Role Is Different

• We don't expect a finished product on day one, we built a system to grow you into one
• You're paired with an assistant specifically to help new hygienists become productive faster
• You're never diagnosing alone, the team meets regularly to work through cases together
• You'll get real coaching on how to talk to anxious patients, not just how to treat them
• We've done this before. Several new grads have come through this exact onboarding process
• Modern digital workflow (Dentrix Ascend, iTero, Overjet AI diagnostics, CEREC) means less guesswork while you're building speed

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care (with mentorship as you ramp up)

• Perform hygiene appointments, prophylaxis, SRP, and periodontal therapy
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and review oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries, and periodontitis
• Clean and protect patients' teeth: remove plaque, apply fluoride, SDF, and sealants
• Take X-rays and dental impressions
• Assist dentists in selecting appropriate treatment, including oral cancer screening

Patient Experience & Documentation

• Put patients at ease before you even start, many walk in anxious
• Educate patients of all ages on proper home care by demonstrating technique
• Give clear post-op instructions after procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation and charting in Dentrix Ascend
• Sterilize instruments and turn over the operatory properly between patients
• Schedule the next visit before the patient leaves the chair

Who Thrives in This Role

• Recently graduated (or are within your first couple years) and want to build real clinical confidence
• Are coachable, you want feedback and you actually use it
• Are hungry to learn and not afraid to ask questions
• Care about connecting with patients, not just executing technique
• Want to be part of a team, not figuring it out solo No private-practice experience required. We built this role for you.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Dental Hygiene, recent graduates welcome
• Valid Colorado dental hygiene license (or eligible pending board exam results)
• No prior private-practice experience required
• Strong communication skills and a genuine willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and stamina to meet the physical demands of the job Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred, qualified bilingual team members receive an additional $2/hour.

Compensation & Growth

• $55$80 per hour, with room to grow as your speed and clinical confidence building
• Performance reviews with raise potential
• Structured mentorship and onboarding, you're not left to figure it out alone
• Full-time or part-time schedule available

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Built-in mentorship from a hygiene team with 2030 years of combined experience
• Modern equipment and digital workflow
• Professional, team-oriented environment
• Supportive leadership and a high-feedback culture built to help you grow

If you want to grow into your career surrounded by people who will actually help you get there, we'd love to meet you. Apply through Indeed and tell us why you feel aligned with this role.

Requirements To Apply Please submit:

• Resume
• Colorado dental hygiene license status (active, or expected exam/results date)
• A brief note on what kind of support would help you most as you start your career