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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.

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