Part-Time RDH: 1-Hour Appointments, Patient Care

smilepartnersrecruitment; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Mentor Smiles in Mentor, OH is seeking a compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) for a part-time role. The position focuses on patient education, preventive care, and building long-term patient relationships while delivering high-quality clinical treatment.

Schedule includes 1 Saturday per month, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with one-hour patient appointments to provide personalized attention and thorough care.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and periodontal charting.
• Provide prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and preventive treatments.
• Take digital radiographs in accordance with Ohio regulations.
• Screen patients for periodontal disease, oral disease, and oral cancer.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care.
• Document findings and maintain electronic dental records.
• Collaborate with the dentist to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization per OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Build positive relationships with patients and provide compassionate care.
• Support a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Education

Ohio RDH license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Digital radiography software

Job description

Mentor Smiles in Mentor, OH is seeking a compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) for a part-time role. The position focuses on patient education, preventive care, and building long-term patient relationships while delivering high-quality clinical treatment.

Schedule includes 1 Saturday per month, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with one-hour patient appointments to provide personalized attention and thorough care.