Registered Dental Hygienist Needed

Registered Dental Hygienist – Periodontal Specialty PracticeJob Overview
Advanced Periodontics & Implantology is seeking a skilled, dependable, and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our specialty periodontal team.

We are looking for a hygienist who is confident in their clinical abilities, values exceptional patient care, and understands the importance of building trust with patients. Our hygienists play an integral role in the long-term management of periodontal health and work closely with our periodontists to provide comprehensive, individualized care.

Periodontal experience is preferred, but not required. We are happy to work with the right hygienist who is eager to expand their knowledge and skills within a specialty periodontal practice.

Schedule
Monday – Plymouth Office
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday – Livonia Office
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive periodontal maintenance and preventive dental hygiene care
Perform scaling and root planing and other non-surgical periodontal therapy as indicated
Conduct thorough periodontal assessments, including periodontal charting and review of patients' medical and dental histories
Recognize signs of periodontal disease, caries, oral pathology, and other abnormalities
Take diagnostic dental radiographs in accordance with clinical and safety protocols
Administer local anesthesia as appropriate and within scope of licensure
Monitor patient vital signs and identify medical concerns that may impact dental treatment
Educate patients on periodontal disease, oral hygiene techniques, home care, and preventive strategies
Reinforce post-operative instructions and the importance of ongoing periodontal maintenance
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation
Communicate clinical findings and changes in periodontal status with the periodontist and clinical team
Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety protocols
Provide compassionate care while helping patients feel comfortable and confident throughout treatment
Collaborate with doctors and team members to ensure continuity of care and an exceptional patient experience
Qualifications
Current Michigan Registered Dental Hygienist license required
Current Local Anesthesia Certification required
Nitrous Oxide Certification Required
Periodontal or specialty experience preferred, but not required
Strong periodontal instrumentation and clinical assessment skills
Excellent communication and patient education skills
Strong attention to detail and clinical documentation
Professional, dependable, and team-oriented
Ability to build rapport and establish trust with patients
Commitment to providing a high standard of patient care
Benefits
401(k) eligibility after one year of employment
Employee discount
Supportive and collaborative specialty practice environment
Opportunity to expand clinical knowledge and periodontal skills
Position Details
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays
Work Location: In person – Plymouth and Livonia, Michigan
Application Question
License/Certification
Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required)
Local Anesthesia Certification (Required)
Nitrous Oxide Certification (Required)
Pay: Up to $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
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Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
dental hygienist: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person