Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Job Description

Job Description

Mentor Smiles | Mentor, OH | Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) | Part-Time

Mentor Smiles is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing team! We are committed to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming and professional environment where patients feel comfortable, valued, and supported.

The ideal candidate is passionate about patient education, preventive care, and building long-term relationships while delivering outstanding clinical treatment.

Schedule

Part-Time

• Flexible weekday schedule
• 1 Saturday per month: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• One-hour patient appointments, allowing you to provide quality care and personalized attention to every patient

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and periodontal charting
• Provide prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and preventive dental treatments
• Take digital radiographs in accordance with Ohio regulations
• Screen patients for periodontal disease, oral disease, and oral cancer
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and preventive dental care
• Document patient findings and maintain accurate electronic dental records
• Collaborate with the dentist to develop individualized treatment plans
• Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols in compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines
• Build positive relationships with patients while providing compassionate, high-quality care
• Support a positive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License in good standing
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Experience with digital radiography and electronic dental records
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and working as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of clinical hygiene experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, or similar dental software
• Knowledge of periodontal therapy and patient education best practices

Why Join Mentor Smiles?

• One-hour appointments that allow you to focus on quality patient care
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern office environment and technology
• Opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships
• Practice committed to clinical excellence and exceptional patient experiences

If you're a dedicated Dental Hygienist looking for a positive team environment and the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Smile Jobs is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, Alabama, Colorado, Ohio, and Massachusetts. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations

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