Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities 
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring exceptional Registered Dental Hygienist to join our thriving practice in Longmont, CO! We offer a truly competitive compensation package that reflects the current Boulder county market, a 4-day work week with Fridays off, and supportive team environment where you'll love coming to work. We are a small private general practice focused on comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dental care. My team is my family and our patients are our extended family. You will see one patient at a time, and have the friendliest, most relaxed, stress free (ok, low stress) practice in Longmont. 
If you are feeling undervalued and are looking for a practice that invests in its team, we'd love to talk with you. 

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing
• Perform Periodontal assessments, charting, and oral cancer screenings
• Capture and interpret dental radiographs
• Apply fluoride treatments, sealants, and other preventive therapies
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, home care techniques, and overall wellness
• Accurately document treatment notes, patient histories, and care plans in practice management software
• Collaborate closely with dentists to create individual treatment plans
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide (as permitted)
• Maintain strict infection control and OSHA compliance standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program (Associates degree or higher)
• Active Colorado Registered Dental Hygiene license
• Current CPR/BLS certification (can provide if not current)
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and patient relationship skills
• Preferred 1+ year of clinical experience
• Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits
• Periodontal therapy, and/or laser dentistry experience

Longmont Peak Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer, All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.