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Registered Dental Hygienist

$60 per hour
Part-time

Palm Family Dentistry

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – $60/hr

Part-Time | Temporary | Maternity Leave Coverage | Placentia, CA

Our family-friendly, patient-focused private dental practice in Placentia, CA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) for a 3-month temporary position covering maternity leave .

We have a supportive team, wonderful patients, and a strong commitment to patient education and comprehensive periodontal care . If you are an RDH who values quality patient care and enjoys building lasting relationships with patients, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Details

  • Pay: $60/hour
  • Position: Part-Time, Temporary
  • Reason: Maternity leave coverage
  • Start Date: September 10, 2026
  • Duration: Approximately 3 months
  • Patient Schedule: 1 hour per patient

Schedule

  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    1-hour lunch
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM
    30-minute lunch

RDH Requirements

  • Active California Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license
  • Valid CPR certification
  • Laser certification
  • Proficient with intraoral cameras
  • Knowledge of Dentrix and Dexis software preferred
  • Minimum of 2-year work experience
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient care
  • Strong communication and patient education skills
  • Comfortable discussing periodontal needs and recommended restorative treatment
  • Team-oriented, reliable, and professional

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care
  • Perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing (SRP)
  • Administer local anesthesia
  • Take dental radiographs and intraoral photographs
  • Provide periodontal screenings and monitoring
  • Apply topical fluoride, sealants, and other preventive materials
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and periodontal health
  • Discuss recommended periodontal treatment and reinforce treatment plans
  • Collaborate with the dentist and specialists to provide comprehensive patient care

What We Offer

  • $60/hour
  • Consistent Tuesday & Thursday schedule
  • 1-hour patient appointments
  • Supportive, experienced dental team
  • Friendly, established patient base
  • Private practice environment
  • Opportunity for a temporary position with a predictable schedule

If you're a skilled RDH looking for a well-organized temporary position with a great team and excellent patients, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today—we look forward to hearing from you!

Compensation:

  • $60/hour
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