Patient-Centered Dental Hygienist — Care, Plans & Growth

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hygiene bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Garner, IA, seeks a skilled dental hygienist committed to clinical excellence and patient connection. You will manage a full schedule, work with a supportive doctor team, and have access to the tools and time to deliver high-quality care.

The role emphasizes co-diagnosis with the dentist, presenting treatment plans chairside in clear language, and guiding patients through fees and financing options to help them proceed with care.

Qualifications

• Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Local anesthesia certification [required / preferred].
• New graduates welcome [if applicable].
• Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing is a plus.
• Experience with Denticon practice management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
• Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit.
• Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
• Educate patients on their oral health and explain the “why” behind recommended care.
• Co-diagnose with the dentist and build treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
• Present treatment plans chairside, explaining what the patient needs and why, in plain language.
• Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients, helping them say yes to care while the clinical conversation is still fresh.
• Administer local anesthesia [where certified and permitted by state].
• Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
• Make sure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled.
• Document accurately and completely in the patient record.
• Maintain your operatory and follow OSHA and infection control standards.

Skills

Prophylaxis

Periodontal maintenance

Radiographs

Patient education

Treatment planning

Charting

Conversation about fees

Education

Dental hygiene license

CPR/BLS certification

Local anesthesia certification

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Garner, IA, seeks a skilled dental hygienist committed to clinical excellence and patient connection. You will manage a full schedule, work with a supportive doctor team, and have access to the tools and time to deliver high-quality care.

The role emphasizes co-diagnosis with the dentist, presenting treatment plans chairside in clear language, and guiding patients through fees and financing options to help them proceed with care.