Registered Dental Hygienist

Welcome to Rivertown Dental, a modern, team-first, privately-owned practice on a mission to change the landscape of dentistry. Equipped with the latest technology, we provide not only exceptional care for our patients but also abundant opportunities for our team to learn, grow, and thrive.

Our mission is simple: Creating exceptional dental experiences, every day. Guided by values of alignment, commitment, excellence, inspiration, leadership, and integrity, we work with heart, strive for growth, and always do what’s right.

We pride ourselves on a world-class culture that allows our team to focus on self-care, so that they can better serve their team, patients and community!

Registered Dental Hygienist

Prepares the treatment room for the patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.

Prepares the patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping the patient.

Presents treatment to patients

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.

Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health.

Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.

Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of bone loss, attachment loss & recession, exposing radiographic series and necessary intraoral imaging.

Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.

Cleans and polishes removable appliances.

Removes cement from crowns and bridges if needed.

Administers local anesthetic agents.

Helps the team manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, directory of emergency numbers and adhering to the RTD Emergency SOP & Safety Plan.

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions, postoperative instructionst.

Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, medical & dental histories and documenting in patient records.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Monitors dental hygiene supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipates needed supplies.

Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Embraces opportunities for learning and professional growth & development through continued education & training.

Assignments and/or tasks as requested and agreed upon for the betterment of RTD utilizing individual time & talents.

full-time $45 - $55 per hour

- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Sign-On Bonus Eligible ($5,000)

Flexible full-time or part-time hours

1-on-1 mentorship for your personal, professional, and even financial goals

Competitive benefits: medical, vision, dental, PTO, education assistance, 401(k)

Provided uniforms + onsite laundry

A growth culture that invests in your learning, well-being, and long-term success

A privately owned, group practice that is growing in the Coulee Region with advancement opportunities

Flexible Working Schedule

Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene required

Valid Dental Hygiene Wisconsin licensure required

Nitrous and anesthetic certification, completed or will complete

Currently wears or discuss starting to wear loupes is preferred

Experience with EMR (electronic medical records) and medical terminology is required

[1] Please apply through the Jobley application form

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[2] A recruiter will contact you to schedule an interview

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[3] Interview

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[4] Job offer

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[5] While proceeding with the hiring process, please apply for the Jobley Bonus through your Jobley account.

*The average time from application to job offer is about one week to one month.

*If you are currently employed and have difficulty changing jobs right now, schedules can be discussed.

$180

If you land this job through Jobley, you will be eligible for a jobley bonus.