Registered Dental Hygienist

DCS Clinical; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Clinical is seeking a compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our established private family dental practice in Philadelphia. The role focuses on preventive and periodontal care, educating patients, and building long-term relationships with families.

You'll work with a small, collaborative team to deliver thorough hygiene visits, comfortable care, and a high-quality patient experience with modern clinical resources and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Dental Hygienist license in the applicable state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to provide comprehensive adult recare appointments efficiently.
• Comfortable discussing periodontal findings and treatment with patients.
• Experience with digital charting and intraoral photography preferred.
• Strong patient education and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive hygiene visits, including assessments, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatment, and home-care education.
• Create an exceptional patient experience that encourages recall compliance and long-term relationships.
• Identify and document periodontal, caries, and soft-tissue findings for dentist review.
• Educate patients about periodontal health and treatment using clear language.
• Utilize intraoral imaging to help patients understand their oral health and recommendations.
• Maintain an efficient, on-time hygiene schedule without rushing patients.
• Support recall scheduling and minimize last-minute openings.
• Maintain clean, organized operatories and follow OSHA and infection-control protocols.
• Support and mentor newer team members and collaborate with the clinical team.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Comfort with anxious patients

Education

RDH license (state)

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Dental HygienistEstablished Private Family Dental PracticePosition Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and clinically strong Registered Dental Hygienist to join an established, patient-focused family dental practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hygienist who values quality over volume and wants to build long-term relationships with patients.

You will serve as a trusted clinical partner in preventive and periodontal care—educating patients, identifying concerns early, and collaborating closely with the dentists to help patients maintain healthy, confident smiles for life.

Our practice offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where hygienists are respected as clinicians and have the time and resources needed to provide thorough, personalized care.

Performance Objectives

• Deliver comprehensive hygiene visits, including assessments, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatment, and individualized home-care education
• Create an exceptional patient experience that encourages strong recall compliance and long-term patient relationships
• Identify and thoroughly document periodontal, caries, and soft-tissue findings so the dentist can diagnose and address concerns efficiently
• Educate patients about periodontal health and recommended treatment using clear, everyday language
• Utilize intraoral imaging to help patients better understand their oral health and treatment recommendations
• Maintain an efficient, on-time hygiene schedule while ensuring patients never feel rushed
• Proactively support recall scheduling and help minimize last-minute openings
• Maintain clean, organized, fully stocked operatories and follow appropriate OSHA and infection-control protocols
• Support and mentor newer team members as appropriate
• Collaborate with the clinical team to provide a consistent, high-quality patient experience

Clinical Environment & Resources

You’ll work alongside a small, collaborative team of dentists, hygienists, and dedicated dental assistants in a modern family dental practice.

Clinical resources include:

• Digital radiography
• Intraoral cameras
• Current periodontal and clinical software
• Dedicated clinical support
• Continuing education opportunities

Input regarding hygiene supplies and clinical resources.

The practice encourages strong communication between doctors and hygienists so clinical findings can be addressed efficiently and patients receive coordinated care.

Essential Qualifications

• Active Registered Dental Hygienist license in the applicable state
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to provide comprehensive adult recare appointments efficiently while ensuring patients feel comfortable and unhurried
• Comfortable discussing periodontal findings and treatment recommendations with patients
• Experience with digital charting and intraoral photography or the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Strong patient education and communication skills
• Professional, dependable, and collaborative approach
• Ability to help children, adults, and anxious patients feel comfortable during treatment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established private family practice with patients across multiple generations
• Opportunity to develop meaningful, long-term patient relationships
• Strong doctor-hygienist partnership
• Emphasis on comprehensive preventive and periodontal care
• Predictable scheduling with respect for your clinical time
• Practice does not believe in unnecessarily overbooking the hygiene schedule
• Modern clinical technology and resources
• Continuing education support
• Collaborative team environment where hygienists are valued as clinical partners

If you're looking for a hygiene opportunity where your clinical skills, patient relationships, and professional judgment are valued, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.