Wasilla - Registered Dental Hygienist

We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a passionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our well-established practice with flexible full/part time schedules available. At our office, you’ll have the chance to grow your dental career through a wide range of services in a supportive, mentoring environment. We offer cutting-edge technology, ongoing professional development, and prioritize patient care above all else. In addition, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, medical, and vision coverage, paid vacation and 401(k).

If you're seeking a dynamic work environment with a collaborative and fun team culture, we’d love to hear from you!

The ideal candidate:

• Love to grow both professionally and personally
• Have excellent communication skills with patients and teammates
• Have a passion for dental hygiene and educating patients to participate in their care
• Enjoy working in a team environment in which all members are highly valued
• Have a pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
• Give attention to detail and maintain a system to preserve brand consistency

Responsibilities:

• Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
• Conduct patient assessments and screenings for oral health conditions
• Take digital dental x-rays
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral health instructions
• Document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and medical history accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Dentrix
• Maintain infection control protocols and ensure compliance with all safety regulations
• Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive dental care

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Must possess a valid RDH license to practice in Alaska
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
• Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and communicate effectively with patients of all ages, including pediatrics
• Knowledge and implementation of proper sterilization techniques
• Attention to detail and ability to perform accurate charting and documentation of patient records
• Laser Certification (preferred)

Benefits

Medical/Vision/Life Insurance

Dental Benefits

401K

Supplemental Aflac Coverage

Uniform Allowance

Professional Development Assistance