Dental Hygienist

FINITETEK INC; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

FINITETEK INC is seeking a caring Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join a busy pediatric practice in Rochester Hills, MI. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, thrives in a team, and delivers quality preventive care for pediatric and special-needs patients.

You will perform prophylaxis, radiographs, charting, and maintain infection control protocols while creating a positive, comforting experience for young patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Active RDH license required.
• Experience or interest in pediatric dentistry preferred.
• Experience with digital radiographs.
• Proficient with Cavitron/ultrasonic scaling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Excellent attention to detail and patient-care skills.
• Must be able to work full-day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis and preventive care.
• Conduct patient screening and assess oral health conditions.
• Perform oral cancer screenings and head & neck inspections.
• Complete accurate dental charting and documentation.
• Take and process digital dental radiographs.
• Use Cavitron/ultrasonic equipment appropriately.
• Follow practice protocols for quality assurance, infection control, and referrals.
• Provide a positive and comfortable experience for children and families.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, assistants, and the office team.
• Provide compassionate care for patients with special needs.

Skills

RDH license

Pediatric dentistry

Kids patients & special needs

Digital radiographs

Ultrasonic scaling

Communication skills

Dependable & energetic

Attention to detail

Full-day availability

Job description

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join a busy, well-established pediatric dental practice. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, works well as part of a team, and is comfortable providing quality dental care to pediatric and special-needs patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis and preventive care.
• Conduct patient screening and assess oral health conditions.
• Perform oral cancer screenings and head & neck inspections.
• Complete accurate dental charting and documentation.
• Take and process digital dental radiographs.
• Use Cavitron/ultrasonic equipment appropriately.
• Follow practice protocols for quality assurance, infection control, biohazard safety, and referrals.
• Provide a positive and comfortable experience for children and families.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, assistants, and the office team.
• Provide compassionate care for patients with special needs.

Required Skills

• Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license required.
• Strong clinical hygiene skills.
• Experience or interest in pediatric dentistry preferred.
• Comfortable working with children and special-needs patients.
• Experience with digital radiographs.
• Proficient with Cavitron/ultrasonic scaling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Excellent attention to detail and patient-care skills.
• Must be able to work full-day shifts.

Schedule

• Office hours include:
• Monday–Thursday: 7:45 AM–5:15 PM
• Friday: 6:45 AM–3:45 PM