Full or Part Time Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling & root planing according to established periodontal protocols.
• Perform periodontal assessments, charting, oral cancer screenings, radiographs, and intraoral photography.
• Administer local anesthetic and provide local chemotherapeutic and laser therapy as prescribed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, nutrition, and prevention.
• Build trusting relationships while ensuring patient comfort and reducing anxiety.
• Collaborate closely with the Doctor to identify clinical findings and develop appropriate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards.
• Prepare for each day by reviewing charts, participating in daily huddles, and maintaining an efficient schedule.
• Support recare and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RDH license.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Current CPR certification and authorization/certification for local anesthetic and nitrous oxide as applicable.
• Strong periodontal assessment and instrumentation skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to clinical excellence.
• Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality of care.
• Experience with practice-management and digital imaging software preferred.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional growth.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing education and professional development
• A practice that values clinical excellence over simply “getting through the schedule”
• Supportive Doctor–Hygienist collaboration and established periodontal protocols
• Opportunity to provide comprehensive periodontal care, including SRP, local anesthesia, laser therapy, and local chemotherapeutics
• Modern digital diagnostic technology
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to develop meaningful, long-term patient relationships
• If you are passionate about exceptional clinical care, periodontal health, and creating an outstanding patient experience, we would love to meet you!