Registered Dental Hygienist

Welcome to Sunny Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, a new pediatric dental office opening in The Woodlands, Texas, this December 2026. We are looking to add a qualified and compassionate registered dental hygienist to provide excellent dental care to patients from their first dental visit to 18 years of age.

Duties

• Review medical records and documentation; assess patient history, vital signs, and oral health before treatment.
• Provide preventive dental care, take dental X-rays and other medical imaging as appropriate, and follow established infection prevention and control procedures.
• Educate patients (in age-appropriate methods) and parents on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Adhere to OSHA regulations for handling instruments and materials, in order to maintain a safe and sanitary clinical environment.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR), support documentation review and medical coding workflows, and protect patient confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Requirements

• Current Registered Dental Hygienist credentials and any required state authorization.
• Knowledge of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, pediatrics, dental terminology, anatomy, patient assessment, and patient care.
• Experience with dental equipment, dental x-rays, dental assisting, dental office or clinic workflows, and aseptic technique.
• Familiarity with Open Dental, electronic medical records (EMR), EHR management, and medical terminology.
• Strong client communication skills and knowledge of HIPAA compliance, infection control, healthcare infection prevention, and maintaining confidential medical records.

If interested, please submit a resume with references either online here or directly to sunnysmilespd.com.

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 36.0 per week

Work Location: In person