Dental Hygienist

About This Role

Providing high-quality preventive and periodontal hygiene care is the core of this role, working within permitted scope and company clinical standards. The Dental Hygienist partners with dentists to support comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning, while also educating patients on oral health and home care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal hygiene care within permitted scope and Company clinical standards
• Perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, radiographs, periodontal charting, and other permitted hygiene procedures
• Complete thorough periodontal assessments and identify findings requiring dentist evaluation or additional treatment
• Educate patients on oral health, periodontal disease, home care, and recommended preventive and periodontal treatment
• Partner with the dentist to support comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and continuity of care while maintaining appropriate clinical judgment
• Review patient charts, medical histories, radiographs, and outstanding treatment needs before and during appointments
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete periodontal charting, clinical notes, and other required documentation in Open Dental
• Support strong reappointment and continuity of care by educating patients on appropriate hygiene intervals and ensuring recommended follow-up is communicated
• Maintain efficient appointment flow, room turnover, sterilization, and operatory readiness throughout the clinical day
• Maintain all required licenses, certifications, HIPAA, infection-control, attendance, and Company clinical standards

Requirements

• Active California Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing

Important Details

• Production Benchmark: Average Daily Production of approximately $1,000-$1,500/day
• Promotion Benchmark: Sustained Average Daily Production of $1,500+/day over the prior 6 months, together with demonstrated clinical competency, quality of care, periodontal care, documentation, patient experience, reappointment, and adherence to Company standards