Registered Dental Hygienist

Job OpportunityRegistered Dental Hygienist – Future Lead Hygienist Altadena, California | Full-Time Direct Hire | $65 per Hour + BonusA-Team Dental Staffing has partnered with an established, innovative private dental practice in Altadena, California, to recruit an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with the potential to advance into a Lead Hygienist position. This modern, detail-oriented practice is looking for more than someone who simply performs cleanings. The ideal candidate is passionate about identifying and controlling periodontal disease, educating patients, and improving oral and whole-body health. The practice is prepared to invest significantly in the right hygienist through advanced continuing education, including potential training at the Kois Center in Seattle. This individual will have the opportunity to help strengthen the periodontal program, mentor other hygienists, and eventually transition into a production-based leadership role.Compensation and Growth$65 per hourBonus opportunities90-day performance reviewPotential increase to $70 or more per hour based on performanceOpportunity to transition into production-based compensationAdvancement opportunity as a Lead HygienistPractice-sponsored advanced continuing educationPotential Kois Center periodontal medicine training in SeattleOffice ScheduleMonday: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., administrative and specialist dayThursday: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Friday: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Saturday: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., once per monthTeam members arrive approximately 10 minutes before the first patientPractice EnvironmentEstablished for approximately 12 yearsInnovative and detail-oriented cultureMulti-provider practiceFour-hygienist clinical teamNine operatoriesCollaborative team of approximately 18 staff membersPPO and fee-for-service patient basePeriodontal ProgramComprehensive periodontal chartingScaling and root planingLaser-assisted periodontal therapyIrrigation with periodontal treatmentArestin placementAdult fluoride treatmentCustomized three-, four-, and six-month recall intervalsConservative and aggressive periodontal referral protocolsEmphasis on early detection and periodontal disease managementResponsibilitiesPerform adult and pediatric prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planingComplete accurate periodontal charting and clinical documentationIdentify periodontal disease during its earliest stagesEducate patients about the oral-systemic connectionDevelop individualized periodontal treatment and maintenance recommendationsUse evidence-based periodontal protocols to improve patient outcomesAdminister local anesthesia within the hygienist's licensed scopePerform laser-assisted periodontal therapy when appropriately certifiedPlace Arestin and provide fluoride treatmentTake diagnostic-quality digital radiographsCollaborate with dentists and specialists to manage periodontal conditionsPresent periodontal treatment recommendations clearly and confidentlyMonitor patient progress and adjust maintenance intervals when necessaryBuild trust through exceptional communication and chairside careSupport case acceptance and long-term patient retentionHelp establish consistent hygiene protocolsEventually mentor and train other members of the hygiene teamQualified Registered Dental Hygienists who are looking for professional growth, advanced education, leadership opportunities, and significant earning potential are encouraged to apply confidentially with an updated résumé.RequirementsActive California Registered Dental Hygienist licenseCurrent CPR/BLS certificationLocal anesthesia certificationPrevious dental hygiene experience preferredLaser certification preferredExcellent periodontal assessment and clinical skillsExceptional chairside mannerStrong patient-education and communication skillsPassion for periodontal medicine and whole-body wellnessComfortable discussing and presenting necessary periodontal treatmentLeadership potential and an interest in developing a high-performing hygiene departmentWillingness to participate in advanced training and continuing educationDependable, proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to measurable patient outcomesA-Team Dental Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.