Registered Dental Hygienist

a-teamdentalstaffing; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

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