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Registered Dental Hygienist

Alaska Advanced Dentistry

6917 Old Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99518
70 - 80/hr

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Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist - Alaska Advanced Dentistry

Full-Time | 4 Days per Week

About Us

Alaska Advanced Dentistry is a privately owned, full-service dental practice in Anchorage that has been providing dental care for all of Alaska for over 30 years. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive, team-oriented environment. We invest in advanced technology — including cone beam CT imaging and in-office 3D printing — and take pride in a clinical culture that values precision, professionalism, and genuine patient relationships.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled and personable Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team four days a week. This is a full-time role in a well-equipped, privately owned practice where your work is valued and your schedule is respected.

What You'll Do

Clinical Assessments: Perform preliminary oral charting, triage, and comprehensive dental hygiene assessments

Treatment Planning: Alongside the dentist, formulate patient-specific dental hygiene treatment plans

Preventative Care: Remove calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from exposed and subgingival tooth surfaces (comprehensive scaling and debridement)

Periodontal Therapy: Perform nonsurgical periodontal therapy (root planing) and administer localized periodontal therapeutic agents into gum pockets when appropriate

Anatomical Care: Removal of marginal overhangs on existing restorations

Anesthesia Delivery: Administer local anesthetic agents safely and effectively (appropriate Alaska state certification required)

Radiographs: Take and review radiographs, including digital X-rays

Patient Education: Educate patients on oral hygiene and support long-term care planning

Clinical Documentation: Document clinical findings accurately and collaborate with the doctor on patient care

Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the doctor and clinical team

Recall System Management: Oversee patient recall duties, monitoring intervals to ensure patients return for timely routine care

Appointment Booking: Schedule future hygiene appointments and manage patient follow-ups before they leave the chair

What We're Looking For

Active Alaska RDH license (or eligibility to obtain)

Strong clinical skills and a warm, patient-centered approach

Reliable, team-oriented, and professional

Experience preferred — new grads with strong clinical training welcome

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly rate to start, transitioning to percentage of collections as your patient base builds

CE allowance

401(k)

Four-day work week

Why Anchorage?

World-class outdoor recreation providing year-round adventure. A tight-knit professional community, and a quality of life that's hard to find anywhere else. Alaska is an experience — and a career advantage. Grow your career and your lifestyle!

About Alaska Advanced Dentistry

Alaska Advanced Dentistry has been proudly serving the community of Anchorage, Alaska for years, providing a wide range of quality Cosmetic, Preventative, and Restorative dental care. Our team is dedicated to providing conscientious and gentle dental care, ensuring patients feel comfortable and relaxed throughout their visit.

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