Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

Valley Smiles Dental is hiring a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to deliver preventive and periodontal care to a growing, family-focused patient base in Modesto, California. You will work chairside with our dentists and assistants, using modern technology and a patient-first approach. This role supports patients across general and pediatric dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and periodontal maintenance within the scope of California RDH licensure
• Review medical and dental histories, take and interpret radiographs, and complete periodontal charting and oral cancer screenings
• Apply fluoride, sealants and other preventive treatments, and administer local anesthetic if certified
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, nutrition and home care, tailoring advice to children, adults and special-needs patients
• Document findings and treatment accurately in the practice management system and communicate them to the dentist
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CDC and Dental Board of California infection control and sterilization standards
• Maintain a clean, organized operatory and help keep the schedule on time
• Support recall and treatment-acceptance efforts by explaining recommended care clearly

Qualifications

Required

• Current California Registered Dental Hygienist license in good standing
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• California Dental Board certifications: radiation safety, and Infection Control and Dental Practice Act courses as required
• Strong clinical skills and a gentle, patient-centered chairside manner

Preferred

• 1+ year of clinical experience (new graduates welcome to apply)
• Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits
• Experience with digital X-rays, intraoral cameras and electronic records
• Experience with Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal and PPO patients
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Skills

• Clear communication with patients and the care team
• Time management and attention to detail
• Dependable, team-oriented and committed to ongoing education

Pay: $55.00 - $66.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person