Full or Part Time Dental Hygienist

About the Role

Join a practice that values clinical excellence and supports comprehensive periodontal care. You will provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling & root planing according to established protocols while fostering trusting patient relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling & root planing according to established periodontal protocols
• Conduct periodontal assessments, charting, oral cancer screenings, radiographs, and intraoral photography
• Administer local anesthetic and provide local chemotherapeutic and laser therapy as prescribed
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, nutrition, and prevention
• Build trusting relationships while ensuring patient comfort and reducing anxiety
• Collaborate closely with the Doctor to identify clinical findings and develop appropriate patient care plans
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards
• Prepare for each day by reviewing charts, participating in daily huddles, and maintaining an efficient schedule
• Support recare and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RDH license
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene
• Current CPR certification and authorization/certification for local anesthetic and nitrous oxide (as applicable)
• Strong periodontal assessment and instrumentation skills
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to clinical excellence
• Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality of care
• Experience with practice-management and digital imaging software (preferred)
• Commitment to continuing education and professional growth

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• A practice that values clinical excellence over simply "getting through the schedule"
• Supportive Doctor-Hygienist collaboration and established periodontal protocols
• Opportunity to provide comprehensive periodontal care, including SRP, local anesthesia, laser therapy, and local chemotherapeutics
• Modern digital diagnostic technology
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to develop meaningful, long-term patient relationships