Dental Hygienist

Pardo Dentistry; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardo Dentistry in Glendora, California is seeking a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to cover back-to-back maternity leaves from early September 2026 to March 2027. This position emphasizes high-quality care in a family-friendly environment, with one hour dedicated to each recall patient.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and be proficient in using dental technology, while also being caring and passionate about educating patients on oral health.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to perform high-quality cleaning and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Use piezoelectric and hand scaling to remove accretions, calculus, and stains from teeth.
• Perform full-mouth probing annually.
• Take digital X-rays as needed.
• Capture intraoral photographs as needed.
• Perform intraoral scans with iTero once a year.
• Educate patients about oral health and hygiene.

Skills

Ability to administer local anesthetic agents

Proficiency with an X-ray machine

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Knowledgeable about oral hygiene and dental health

Caring and passionate about oral health education

Job description

Hygiene Superstars Hop On!

Hygienists are the solution to a healthier lifestyle and a more joyful existence. YES, YOU the Hygienist. We are an established private dental practice experiencing continued growth and are looking for an RDH super star to help us!

We need a full time RDH able to cover back‑to‑back maternity leaves (early September 2026 to March 2027, possibly more).

Position Overview

• Full time RDH covering maternity leaves.
• Schedule: 8‑hour day, 1 hour per patient, 1‑hour offset on Fridays (6‑hour shift 8‑2).
• Practice located in a family‑friendly neighborhood.
• Only PPO and private payments.
• Each recall patient receives a dedicated hour for high‑quality cleaning; dental assistance available at all times.
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Use piezoelectric and hand scaling to remove accretions, calculus, and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins.
• Perform full‑mouth probing annually.
• Take digital X‑rays as needed.
• Capture intraoral photographs as needed.
• Perform intraoral scans with iTero to visualize 3‑D once a year.
• Educate patients about oral health, hygiene, and prevention.

Requirements

• Ability to administer local anesthetic agents.
• Proficiency with an X‑ray machine.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about oral hygiene and dental health.
• Caring and passionate about oral health education.