Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Hygiene Superstars Hop On!

Hygienists are THE solution to a healthier Lifestyle. Hygienists are the solution to a more joyful existence. YES, YOU the Hygienist. Looking for RDH SUPERSTARS to help us! We are an established PRIVATE dental practice experiencing continued growth needing a full time RDH that can take over a maternity leave (around 6-8months) to meet the needs of our patients.

Position Overview:

• We are currently looking for a full time RDH that can cover a 2 maternity leaves back to back- early September 2026 to March 2027 (possibly more).
• Our schedule would be design to spend 1 hour per patients, on an 8 hour schedule, except Fridays that would be a 6 hour (8-2) schedule. 
• Our office is in a great location, in a neighborhood full of families and great patients.
• Only PPO and private. One hour is given to every recall patient to ensure high-quality cleaning and proper sanitation of the room, and Dental Assistance availability at all times if needed.
• We would prefer at least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• Using piezo and hand scaling to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath the margins of gums.
• Full mouth probing every year. 
• Taking Digital Xrays on a need basis.
• Take Intraoral photography on a need basis.
• Intraoral Scanning with iTero to visualize 3D once a year.
• Educating patient about oral health, hygiene and prevention.

Requirements:

• Ability to administer local anesthetic agents.
• Able to use an x-ray machine.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about oral hygiene and dental health.
• Caring and passionate about oral health education!