Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist – Assisted Hygiene

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team. This position delivers high-quality preventive dental care using an assisted hygiene model, where the hygienist focuses on clinical work while dental assistants and OPA (Oral Patient Assistants) support procedural tasks and patient flow. The ideal candidate will efficiently manage a minimum of two operatories simultaneously, maximizing productivity and patient satisfaction while maintaining the highest standard of clinical care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, including:
• Child Prophylaxis: 30 minutes
• Adult Prophylaxis: 60 minutes
• 2 Quadrant Scaling & Root Planing (SRP): 60–90 minutes
  
  
• Work efficiently in an assisted hygiene model, leveraging dental assistants and OPA staff to handle delegated tasks such as charting, instrument setup, patient preparation, and clinical support.
  
  
• Manage a minimum of two operatories simultaneously, ensuring smooth patient flow and timely completion of appointments.
  
  
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including periodontal charting, oral cancer screenings, and risk evaluations.
  
  
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide oral hygiene instruction to patients.
  
  
• Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols and OSHA standards.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with dentists, dental assistants, OPAs, and administrative staff to optimize patient care and clinic efficiency.
  
  
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in electronic health records (EHR).
  
  
• Maintain professional development and stay current with advancements in dental hygiene practices.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the state of practice.
  
  
• Proven experience in a multi-operatory, assisted hygiene setting preferred.
  
  
• Experience working with dental assistants and OPA staff in a clinical setting.
  
  
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple patients efficiently.
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient education and team collaboration.
  
  
• Knowledge of dental software systems and electronic health records (EHR) preferred.
  
  

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, patient-centered dental practice.
  
  
• Assisted hygiene model utilizing dental assistants and OPA staff to maximize efficiency and patient care.
  
  

Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.