Dental Hygienist (Full-Time) Tech Dentistry

Job Description Registered Dental Hygienist - Alaska Advanced Dentistry

Full-Time | 4 Days per Week

About Us Alaska Advanced Dentistry is a private Christian owned, full-service dental practice in Anchorage that has been providing dental care for all of Alaska for over 30 years. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive, team-oriented environment. We invest in advanced technology — including cone beam CT imaging and in-office 3D printing — and take pride in a clinical culture that values precision, professionalism, and genuine patient relationships.

The Opportunity We're looking for a skilled and personable Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team four days a week. This is a full-time role in a well-equipped, privately owned practice where your work is valued and your schedule is respected.

Perform preliminary oral charting, triage, and comprehensive dental hygiene assessments

Treatment Planning: Alongside the dentist, formulate patient-specific dental hygiene treatment plans

Preventative Care: Remove calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from exposed and subgingival tooth surfaces (comprehensive scaling and debridement)

Periodontal Therapy: Perform nonsurgical periodontal therapy (root planing) and administer localized periodontal therapeutic agents into gum pockets when appropriate

Anatomical Care: Removal of marginal overhangs on existing restorations

Anesthesia Delivery: Administer local anesthetic agents safely and effectively (appropriate Alaska state certification required)

Radiographs: Take and review radiographs, including digital X-rays

Educate patients on oral hygiene and support long-term care planning

Document clinical findings accurately and collaborate with the doctor on patient care

Recall System Management: Oversee patient recall duties, monitoring intervals to ensure patients return for timely routine care

Schedule future hygiene appointments and manage patient follow-ups before they leave the chair

Experience preferred — new grads with strong clinical training welcome

Competitive hourly rate to start, transitioning to percentage of collections as your patient base builds

~ World-class outdoor recreation providing year-round adventure. A tight-knit professional community, and a quality of life that's hard to find anywhere else.