Dental Hygienist

The role
Run a full hygiene schedule in a general dental practice. You own the hygiene operatory start to finish: cleanings, periodontal therapy, charting, imaging, and patient education, with same-day documentation, and a chairside exam handoff to the doctor.

What you'll do
Run a full daily hygiene column, roughly 6 to 8 patients
Perform adult and child prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing
Complete six-point periodontal charting and record findings
Capture radiographs (bitewings, PAs, FMX, pano) and intraoral photos
Review and/or update medical history at every visit
Perform oral screenings and flag findings for the doctor
Apply fluoride varnish and place sealants
Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide within Colorado scope and certification
Deliver home-care and periodontal-disease education the patient can repeat back
Hand off to the doctor with a clear summary of findings and areas of concern, and support treatment planning
Chart all clinical notes and perio data in the practice management system
Process instruments and maintain infection control per OSHA, CDC, and practice SOP (i.e. sanitation, line shocks, PPE, etc)
What you need
Active Colorado dental hygiene license (RDH)
Current CPR/BLS
Comfortable with digital charting and practice management software
Pay: $60.00 - $68.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Application Question(s):
How long have you been a licensed hygienist?

Work Location: In person