Dental Hygienist RDH

Job Description We are a husband‑wife general dentist team in Carson City, NV. We have a brand new facility and equipment as of summer 2025. We have great patients and are looking for someone to provide quality care while making meaningful connections. Job Summary Provides routine dental prophylaxis, takes diagnostic radiographs, and assists dentist during examination. Provides nonsurgical scaling, root planing and periodontal maintenance procedures as diagnosed by the dentist. General Accountabilities Uses dental instruments to check and clean gums. Feels lymph nodes to detect swelling or tenderness associated with dental disease. Examines gums for sores or disease using probes and other dental instruments. Summarizes findings and discusses with patients when the dentist completes exam. Applies fluoride and other cavity protectors. Charts and records conditions of disease for diagnosis and treatment. Hands off patient to front‑office staff for scheduling of next appointment(s). Completes clinical notes for every patient interaction. Takes digital X‑rays and intraoral photographs. Administers local anesthetics, as needed. Provides patient with proper instruction for oral hygiene and treatment of disease. Sterilizes, disinfects instruments and operatories, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials. *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Job Qualifications Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program, school or college. Skills Excellent verbal and written communication. Active listening. Critical thinking. Judgment and decision making. Job Info Company: ADP - RNOOID0025232653 Position: Dental Hygienist RDH Work Location: Carson City Country: US #J-18808-Ljbffr