Registered Dental Hygienist

• Perform prophylaxis (teeth cleaning) including scaling, root planing, and polishing to remove calculus, plaque, and stain
• Conduct comprehensive periodontal assessments including probing, charting, furcation assessment, and tissue evaluation
• Take, process, and interpret dental radiographs (bitewing, periapical, panoramic) and document findings
• Apply pit and fissure sealants, fluoride varnishes, and desensitizing agents as preventive treatments
• Document patient medical histories, review health updates, and identify systemic conditions that affect oral health
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, interdental care, dietary habits, and tobacco cessation
• Develop and implement individualized oral hygiene care plans for patients with periodontal disease or special needs
• Place subgingival medications (Arestin, PerioChip) after scaling procedures per dentist prescription
• Screen for oral cancer and abnormal soft tissue findings, documenting and reporting to the supervising dentist
• Administer local anesthesia for scaling procedures in states where hygienist anesthesia is permitted by law

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

License/Certification:

• Dental Hygiene License (Required)

Work Location: In person