Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)Northern Arizona Periodontics | Cottonwood & Sedona, Arizona

Build a Career in Specialty Periodontal Care

At Northern Arizona Periodontics, we are committed to creating a healing environment where patients feel seen, safe, and supported while delivering evidence-based periodontal care with precision, integrity, and genuine human connection. 

Our hygienists are more than providers — they are educators, leaders, patient advocates, and essential members of a highly collaborative specialty team.

We are seeking an exceptional Registered Dental Hygienist who is passionate about periodontal health, clinical excellence, patient education, and long-term professional growth within a specialty environment.

This role is ideal for someone who wants more than a traditional hygiene position. Our hygienists play a critical role in comprehensive periodontal care, implant maintenance, interdisciplinary communication, and helping patients achieve lasting health outcomes.

If you are clinically driven, adaptable, team-oriented, and excited by continued growth and learning, we would love to meet you. 

Why Join Northern Arizona Periodontics?

• Specialty-Focused Clinical Environment: Work alongside experienced periodontists in a collaborative setting focused on:
  • Periodontal therapy 
  • Implant maintenance 
  • Advanced diagnostics 
  • Long-term patient outcomes 
  • Comprehensive periodontal care 
• Professional Growth & Mentorship: We deeply invest in our hygiene team through:
  • Ongoing mentorship 
  • Clinical calibration 
  • Advanced periodontal education 
  • Hygiene Study Clubs 
  • Continuing education opportunities 
  • Collaborative case discussions 
• Supportive, High-Performing Team Culture: We believe accountability and support should coexist. Our culture values:
  • Professionalism 
  • Teamwork 
  • Respect 
  • Adaptability 
  • Emotional maturity 
  • Growth mindset 
  • Calm, solution-oriented communication 
• Long-Term Stability: We are seeking hygienists who value consistency, long-term relationships, and becoming an integral part of a growing specialty practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive periodontal hygiene evaluations
• Conduct periodontal charting, oral cancer screenings, and patient assessments 
• Provide implant and periodontal maintenance care 
• Take and review high-quality digital radiographs 
• Educate patients regarding periodontal health and home care 
• Accurately document clinical findings and treatment recommendations 
• Collaborate closely with doctors and team members regarding patient care 
• Participate in clinical calibration and continuing education initiatives 
• Maintain OSHA, infection control, and sterilization standards 
• Support schedule flow and overall clinical operations 

Our practice emphasizes consistency, strong systems, clear communication, and collaborative workflows designed to support both patients and team members. 

Qualifications

• Current Arizona Registered Dental Hygienist license 
• Previous experience working in a dental office environment strongly preferred 
• Experienced hygienists encouraged to apply
• Newly licensed hygienists with prior dental office experience are welcome to apply 
• Local anesthesia certification 
• CPR certification 
• Strong communication and patient education skills 
• Excellent clinical judgment and attention to detail 
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, structured specialty environment 
• Strong documentation and organizational skills 
• Willingness to learn, grow, and participate in ongoing clinical development 
• Candidates without prior dental experience may find this specialty environment challenging during onboarding

Preferred

• Experience in periodontal or specialty practice 
• Experience with implant maintenance 
• Familiarity with digital imaging and periodontal software systems 

What Makes Someone Successful Here? Our strongest team members are:

• Clinically curious 
• Adaptable 
• Detail-oriented 
• Accountable 
• Team-focused 
• Calm under pressure 
• Receptive to coaching and growth 
• Passionate about excellent patient care 

Schedule & Flexibility

• Clinical hours generally run Monday–Thursday 
• Team members arrive by 7:30 AM for morning preparation and huddle 
• Some schedule flexibility and occasional extended days may occur based on patient care needs and operational demands 
• Team members may work between multiple office locations as needed 

Benefits & Perks: Depending on eligibility and employment status, benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Continuing education opportunities 
• Collaborative team environment 
• Specialty clinical development 
• Team events and study clubs 
• Long-term growth opportunities 

About Northern Arizona Periodontics

Our Mission: We deliver compassionate, evidence-based periodontal care with precision and integrity—enhancing oral and whole-body health through personalized service, clinical excellence, and meaningful patient relationships.

Our Vision: To be the trusted periodontal team of choice in our community by creating a healing environment where patients feel seen, safe, and supported—every time, with every visit.

Northern Arizona Periodontics is a specialty periodontal and implant practice committed to clinical excellence, advanced patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term relationships with both patients and referring providers.

We are building a team of professionals who care deeply about growth, consistency, teamwork, and creating an exceptional patient experience.

Enjoy the beauty of Northern Arizona while building a meaningful long-term career within a respected specialty practice serving the Cottonwood and Sedona communities, apply today.