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Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Periodontal Practice | $80-$95/hr
Dental Specialties Northwest
About the role
Overview
Are you a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) who wants to be a part of an extraordinary periodontal practice that respects and serves patients with the highest standard of care?
Responsibilities
We value our hygienists and are looking for a dedicated professional to perform the following clinical and patient-focused duties:
- Deliver exceptional Periodontal Therapy, including scaling and root planing (SRP), localized antibiotic delivery, and laser-assisted periodontal therapy (LBR/LANAP support)
- Perform comprehensive periodontal charting, oral cancer screenings, and digital radiographs (CBCT/Scanner)
- Provide customized patient education, preventative services, and co-diagnosis support to help patients understand their treatment plans
- Build strong patient rapport and maintain meticulous clinical notes within Dentrix
- Collaborate closely with our periodontal team to maintain an unprecedented level of patient care and a seamless clinical workflow
Requirements
- Active State Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license (Required)
- Minimum of two years of clinical hygiene experience (Preferred)
- Active CPR/BLS certification
- Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits (Preferred)
- Proficiency with Dentrix dental software
- A strong passion for dentistry and a belief in its role in overall patient health
Compensation & Benefits
- Full Time, 32 hours per week
- Generous benefit package that includes vacation, holidays, health insurance, and continuing education
If you are a dedicated RDH looking to join an extraordinary periodontal practice, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to apply!
Compensation
- Pay Range: 80-95
- Structure: hourly
About the Company
Dental Specialties Northwest is proud to serve our community with a team of 6 with excellent work culture. We utilize advanced technology, including LBR-LANAP-Scanner- CBCT, to deliver exceptional periodontal and preventative care in a warm, professional environment.
Scheduling & Workflow
To ensure our hygienists can deliver the highest standard of periodontal care without feeling rushed, we structure our daily schedule with generous appointment times:
- Prophylaxis / Maintenance Appointments: 60
- Scaling & Root Planing (SRP) / Active Therapy: 90
- Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 6-7 per day, allowing ample time for comprehensive charting, patient education, and sterilization protocols.