Overview

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Full Time

Berkeley, CA | Tuesday - Friday | $75 - $80/hr

Focus on patients, not quotas.

At Total Health Dental Care, we let our hygienists do what they do best: take care of people. No production targets. No pressure to upsell. Just thorough, unhurried care.

Compensation & Benefits

$75 - $80 per hour
Four-day workweek - Tuesday through Friday
Medical, vision, 401(k) with company match, and PTO
50% off our dental membership for you
No quotas - quality over volume
Team-first, supportive culture

About the Company

Why Our Model Is Different

Most practices tie hygiene to production targets, which quietly turns every appointment into a sales conversation. We are fee-for-service, and we do not run hygiene on quotas.

That matters day to day. When a patient needs perio therapy, you recommend it because they need it. When they don't, you say so. You get to be the clinician you trained to be instead of managing a number.

We also have specialists in-house across periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery - so when a patient needs more than hygiene, there is somewhere real to refer them and someone to learn from.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive cleanings, periodontal maintenance, and preventive care
Conduct thorough periodontal assessments and charting
Take and review dental radiographs as needed
Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and prevention
Build strong, trusting relationships with patients
Collaborate with dentists and clinical team on individualized treatment plans
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Follow all infection control, safety, and compliance protocols
Support a calm, welcoming environment for patients of all ages

Requirements

Active California RDH license
Strong periodontal assessment and charting skills
Excellent chairside manner and communication
Patient-first mindset
Reliable, collaborative, and calm under a full schedule

If you love connecting with patients and creating great experiences, apply today.

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