Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – $60/hr

Part-Time | Temporary | Maternity Leave Coverage | Placentia, CA

Our family-friendly, patient-focused private dental practice in Placentia, CA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) for a 3-month temporary position covering maternity leave .

We have a supportive team, wonderful patients, and a strong commitment to patient education and comprehensive periodontal care . If you are an RDH who values quality patient care and enjoys building lasting relationships with patients, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Details

• Pay: $60/hour
• Position: Part-Time, Temporary
• Reason: Maternity leave coverage
• Start Date: September 10, 2026
• Duration: Approximately 3 months
• Patient Schedule: 1 hour per patient

Schedule

• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  1-hour lunch
• Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM
  30-minute lunch

RDH Requirements

• Active California Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license
• Valid CPR certification
• Laser certification
• Proficient with intraoral cameras
• Knowledge of Dentrix and Dexis software preferred
• Minimum of 2-year work experience
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient care
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Comfortable discussing periodontal needs and recommended restorative treatment
• Team-oriented, reliable, and professional

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care
• Perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing (SRP)
• Administer local anesthesia
• Take dental radiographs and intraoral photographs
• Provide periodontal screenings and monitoring
• Apply topical fluoride, sealants, and other preventive materials
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and periodontal health
• Discuss recommended periodontal treatment and reinforce treatment plans
• Collaborate with the dentist and specialists to provide comprehensive patient care

What We Offer

• $60/hour
• Consistent Tuesday & Thursday schedule
• 1-hour patient appointments
• Supportive, experienced dental team
• Friendly, established patient base
• Private practice environment
• Opportunity for a temporary position with a predictable schedule

If you're a skilled RDH looking for a well-organized temporary position with a great team and excellent patients, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today—we look forward to hearing from you!

Compensation:

• $60/hour