Dental Hygienist

Job description

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Part-Time / Flexible Schedule

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Practice: Private Dental Practice

Location: Dover, NJ 07801

Employment Type: Part-Time (Flexible days/hours, with clear potential to expand to additional days)

Compensation: $50.00 – $60.00 / hour + Performance-Based Production Bonuses

About Us

We are a modern, patient-first, family-owned private dental practice dedicated to delivering the highest standard of clinical care in a warm, welcoming environment. We take immense pride in our supportive team culture, reasonable pacing, and wonderful patient community.

We invest heavily in state-of-the-art dental technology to ensure our clinical team has the best diagnostic and operative tools available, including:

• High-Definition 3D CBCT Imaging
• Digital Intraoral 3D Scanners (no messy impressions)
• Fully Digital Charting and High-Resolution Sensors
• Modern Air Polishing & Ultrasonic Scalers

Why Join Our Team?

• Supportive Mentorship & Training: New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply! If you hold an active New Jersey Dental Hygienist license, an eager-to-learn attitude, and genuine care for patients, we will happily provide comprehensive clinical onboarding and hands-on technical training on all equipment.
• Competitive Pay & Incentives: $50.00 – $60.00/hour base plus performance-based bonus incentives that directly reward your dedication and hygiene department production.
• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: We offer flexible part-time scheduling to fit your availability, with clear opportunities to add more days as our hygiene schedule expands.
• Patient Care Over Volume: We schedule dedicated, full appointment blocks so you can build real relationships, thoroughly educate patients, and never feel rushed.

Responsibilities

• Provide gentle, thorough prophylactic, periodontal maintenance, and scaling/root planing treatments.
• Perform comprehensive periodontal evaluations, charting, and oral cancer screenings.
• Utilize our 3D intraoral scanner and digital radiography/CBCT to co-diagnose and educate patients chairside.
• Administer local anesthesia (if certified) safely and comfortably.
• Maintain strict sterilization, infection control, and OSHA/HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate closely with the doctor and clinical team to support comprehensive treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active and valid Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the State of New Jersey (required).
• Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification; NJ Local Anesthesia permit preferred or willing to obtain.
• Experience: All experience levels welcome — New Graduates with a valid NJ license are encouraged to apply!
• Interpersonal Skills: Warm chairside manner, clear communication skills, and a team-first mindset.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief note detailing your current weekly availability directly through this job board

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person