Dental Hygienist - Part-Time, No Nights/Weekends, Periodontal

Westwood Periodontics PC; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Periodontics PC is seeking a compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our all-female periodontal team in Westwood, NJ. This part-time role focuses on periodontal maintenance, patient education, and collaborative care with our board-certified periodontist.

We value precise charting, X-ray procedures, infection control, and a patient-centered approach. Hours are flexible with no nights, Fridays, or weekends, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing.
• Prior periodontal experience preferred.
• Proficient with Dentrix management software.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and infection control.
• Strong understanding of dental and periodontal anatomy and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodontal maintenance for patients.
• Conduct periodontal charting and probing.
• Take annual or follow-up X-Rays as needed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques.
• Maintain infection control and OSHA compliance standards.
• Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Periodontal experience

Anatomy knowledge

HIPAA regulations

Dentrix software

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist license

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Westwood Periodontics PC is seeking a compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our all-female periodontal team in Westwood, NJ. This part-time role focuses on periodontal maintenance, patient education, and collaborative care with our board-certified periodontist.

We value precise charting, X-ray procedures, infection control, and a patient-centered approach. Hours are flexible with no nights, Fridays, or weekends, supporting a healthy work-life balance.