Registered Dental Hygienist

a-teamdentalstaffing

Altadena (CA)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage option
Dental benefits and team discounts
Five paid sick days
Bonus opportunities
Continuing education
Advanced leadership development

Job summary

A-Team Dental Staffing has partnered with an established private dental practice in Altadena, California, to recruit an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

The position offers $65 per hour plus bonus opportunities, with potential to advance to a lead hygienist role and participate in advanced training, including periodontal medicine and associated CE. A collaborative team and a focus on early detection define the practice.

Qualifications

  • Active California RDH license with CPR/BLS certification.
  • Local anesthesia certification required.
  • Laser certification preferred.
  • Strong periodontal assessment and clinical skills.
  • Willingness to participate in advanced training and CE.

Responsibilities

  • Perform adult and pediatric prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance.
  • Complete accurate periodontal charting and documentation.
  • Educate patients about the oral-systemic connection.
  • Develop individualized periodontal treatment and maintenance plans.
  • Collaborate with dentists and specialists to manage periodontal conditions.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust maintenance intervals.

Skills

Dental hygiene
Patient education
Communication skills
Leadership potential

Education

California RDH license
CPR/BLS certification
Local anesthesia certification
Laser certification (preferred)

Job description

Registered Dental Hygienist - Future Lead Hygienist Altadena, California | Full-Time Direct Hire | $65 per Hour + Bonus

A-Team Dental Staffing has partnered with an established, innovative private dental practice in Altadena, California, to recruit an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

Compensation and Growth
  • $65 per hour
  • Bonus opportunities
  • 90-day performance review
  • Potential increase to $70 or more per hour based on performance
  • Opportunity to transition into production-based compensation
  • Advancement opportunity as a Lead Hygienist
  • Practice-sponsored advanced continuing education
  • Potential Kois Center periodontal medicine training in Seattle
Office Schedule
  • Monday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., administrative and specialist day
  • Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., once per month
  • Team members arrive approximately 10 minutes before the first patient
  • Full-time schedule will be discussed during the interview
Practice Environment
  • Established for approximately 12 years
  • Innovative and detail-oriented culture
  • Multi-provider practice
  • Four-hygienist clinical team
  • Nine operatories
  • Collaborative team of approximately 18 staff members
  • PPO and fee-for-service patient base
  • Periodontal Program
  • Comprehensive periodontal charting
  • Scaling and root planing
  • Laser-assisted periodontal therapy
  • Irrigation with periodontal treatment
  • Arestin placement
  • Adult fluoride treatment
  • Customized three-, four-, and six-month recall intervals
  • Conservative and aggressive periodontal referral protocols
  • Emphasis on early detection and periodontal disease management
Responsibilities
  • Perform adult and pediatric prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing
  • Complete accurate periodontal charting and clinical documentation
  • Identify periodontal disease during its earliest stages
  • Educate patients about the oral-systemic connection
  • Develop individualized periodontal treatment and maintenance recommendations
  • Use evidence-based periodontal protocols to improve patient outcomes
  • Administer local anesthesia within the hygienist's licensed scope
  • Perform laser-assisted periodontal therapy when appropriately certified
  • Place Arestin and provide fluoride treatment
  • Take diagnostic-quality digital radiographs
  • Collaborate with dentists and specialists to manage periodontal conditions
  • Present periodontal treatment recommendations clearly and confidently
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust maintenance intervals when necessary
  • Build trust through exceptional communication and chairside care
  • Support case acceptance and long-term patient retention
  • Help establish consistent hygiene protocols
  • Eventually mentor and train other members of the hygiene team
Requirements
  • Active California Registered Dental Hygienist license
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Local anesthesia certification
  • Previous dental hygiene experience preferred
  • Laser certification preferred
  • Excellent periodontal assessment and clinical skills
  • Exceptional chairside manner
  • Strong patient-education and communication skills
  • Passion for periodontal medicine and whole-body wellness
  • Comfortable discussing and presenting necessary periodontal treatment
  • Leadership potential and an interest in developing a high-performing hygiene department
  • Willingness to participate in advanced training and continuing education
  • Dependable, proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to measurable patient outcomes
Benefits
  • Medical coverage option
  • Employee dental benefits and team discounts
  • Five paid sick days
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Employer-sponsored continuing education
  • Advanced clinical and leadership development
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