Dental Hygienist - Part Time

Elevate Patient Care in a Boutique Practice Setting – Registered Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)

Practice: Glendale Dental Smiles

Location: Glendale, AZ

Schedule: Part-Time | Thursdays (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) & Fridays (7:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

Compensation: $53.00 – $55.00 / hour + Monthly Team Performance Bonus Potential + Monthly Hygiene Bonus Potential

About Glendale Dental Smiles

At Glendale Dental Smiles, led by Dr. Richard Feldhake, DDS (35+ years of clinical excellence), we have proudly served the Glendale community for over two decades. Our practice combines advanced dental technology-such as digital radiography, CT Cone Beam scanning, and soft-tissue laser dentistry-with a warm, patient-centered approach.

Operating out of a modern facility with 3 dedicated hygiene operatories and 5 treatment rooms across 3 providers, our team prioritizes comprehensive care, patient comfort, and serving patients of all backgrounds, including special-needs individuals and those requiring gentle, compassionate management.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our hygiene team on Thursdays and Fridays. In this role, you will deliver exceptional preventive and therapeutic periodontal care, utilize advanced laser dentistry techniques, and empower patients through tailored oral health education.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oral health evaluations, periodontal assessments, and oral cancer screenings.

• Perform high-quality prophylaxis, Scaling and Root Planing (SRP), and periodontal maintenance.

• Administer soft-tissue laser therapy as part of comprehensive periodontal treatment protocols.

• Take high-quality digital dental radiographs and intraoral imaging.

• Safely administer local anesthesia as clinically indicated.

• Deliver compassionate care to a diverse patient demographic, including pediatric, geriatric, and special-needs patients.

• Communicate treatment plans clearly and collaborate closely with Dr. Feldhake and team members to ensure seamless patient care.

• Maintain rigorous sterilization, infection control, and OSHA/HIPAA standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• RDH License: Active Arizona Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License in good standing (Required).

• 3+ years of dental hygiene experience (Required)

• Anesthesia Certification: Active Arizona Local Anesthesia Certification (Required).

• Radiology Certification: Active Arizona Dental Radiography / X-Ray Certification (Required).

• Laser Certification & Experience: Laser Certification and hands-on experience with soft-tissue laser dentistry (Required).

• Special Populations: Experience or strong aptitude in providing gentle, compassionate care to special-needs patients.

• Core Competencies: Strong interpersonal and patient-care communication skills, dependability, high reliability, and a collaborative, team-first attitude.

• CPR/BLS: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR Certification.

Why Join Our Team?

• Top-Tier Compensation: $53.00 – $55.00/hr + Monthly Team Performance Bonus Potential + Monthly Hygiene Bonus Potential.

• Ideal Part-Time Schedule: Consistent Thursday hours with an early 2:00 PM finish on Fridays so you can jumpstart your weekend.

• Supportive & Advanced Environment: Work alongside an experienced dentist and a high-functioning team that values patient comfort, cutting-edge clinical tools, and compassionate care.

Ready to make a meaningful impact where your clinical expertise and compassionate care are truly valued? Apply today to join the Glendale Dental Smiles family!