Periodontal RDH Flagstaff Cottonwood

Northern Arizona Periodontics; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Northern Arizona Periodontics is seeking an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist to join a growing periodontal practice. This role emphasizes periodontal and implant care, clinical leadership, and mentorship within a team-driven environment.

Ideal candidates will bring strong clinical hygiene skills, periodontal experience, and a commitment to ongoing calibration. The position includes long-term growth opportunities and a schedule supporting Cottonwood and potential Flagstaff assignments.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona RDH license required.
• Local anesthesia certification required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodontal-focused hygiene with emphasis on education and maintenance.
• Collaborate with periodontists and referring offices for comprehensive care.
• Lead, educate, and mentor hygiene team to maintain high clinical standards.
• Document thoroughly and calibrate with team to ensure consistent care.
• Support development of the hygiene department and clinical programs.

Skills

Clinical hygiene experience

Periodontal/specialty experience

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Arizona RDH license

Local anesthesia certification

CPR certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Registered Dental Hygienist - Periodontal Practice Northern Arizona Periodontics | Cottonwood, AZ 3-4 Clinical Days/Week | Cottonwood Required | Potential Cottonwood + Flagstaff Schedule

Northern Arizona Periodontics is seeking an experienced, clinically strong Registered Dental Hygienist who wants to become a long-term part of a growing periodontal practice and help build an exceptional hygiene department.

This is not a traditional hygiene position.

Our greatest need is in Cottonwood, and Cottonwood is a required part of this role. Depending on the candidate, the schedule may include:

• 3-4 clinical days per week in Cottonwood, or
• 2 clinical days in Cottonwood plus 1-2 days in Flagstaff

We are looking for someone who brings clinical maturity, curiosity, confidence, humility, stability, and leadership ability.

Our hygienists are expected to be strong clinicians, educators, communicators, and leaders within the practice. You should be comfortable teaching and mentoring others, communicating directly and professionally, maintaining high standards, and working with team members at different levels of experience.

What Hygiene Looks Like Here

Our hygiene schedule is exam-heavy and focused on periodontal and implant care. We do not routinely perform SRP, as initial periodontal therapy is generally completed through the referring general dentist.

Our RDHs are heavily involved in:

• Periodontal evaluation and maintenance
• Implant maintenance
• Periodontal charting and digital imaging
• Identifying clinical changes and disease progression
• Patient education and home-care coaching
• Detailed clinical documentation
• Collaboration with our periodontists
• Communication with referring dental offices
• Chart review and clinical calibration

Clinical Development Is Part of the Role

We believe learning never ends.

In addition to clinical days, this position includes approximately 2-3 additional days per month for chart review, calibration, education, and hygiene department development.

We are looking for someone who knows a great deal - and still wants to know more.

Long-Term Opportunity

We are intentionally looking for someone who wants to develop a meaningful, long-term professional relationship with Northern Arizona Periodontics.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who can see themselves becoming an important part of our practice for at least the next three years.

We believe compensation, responsibility, and opportunity should grow alongside demonstrated commitment, reliability, contribution, and leadership.

Future opportunities may include:

• Hygiene leadership
• Clinical mentorship
• Professional and community education
• RDH-supported research or clinical trials
• Development of training and educational programs

Ideal Candidate

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Have meaningful clinical hygiene experience
• Have periodontal or specialty-practice experience
• Enjoy assessment, education, and clinical problem-solving
• Produce excellent clinical documentation
• Communicate confidently with doctors and referring offices
• Have experience mentoring, teaching, or leading others
• Value accountability, stability, and professional growth
• Want to help build something larger than your individual schedule

Qualifications

• Current Arizona RDH license
• Local anesthesia certification
• Current CPR certification
• Strong periodontal assessment and documentation skills
• Strong communication and patient-education skills
• Willingness to participate in ongoing calibration and professional development

Location & Schedule

Applicants must be willing to work: At least 2 clinical days per week in Cottonwood At least 3 clinical days per week overall

Additional days may be available in Cottonwood and/or Flagstaff depending on practice needs.

Clinical hours generally run Monday through Thursday.

About Northern Arizona Periodontics

Northern Arizona Periodontics is a specialty periodontal and implant practice serving patients and referring offices throughout Northern Arizona.

We are committed to evidence-based care delivered with precision, integrity, and genuine human connection.