Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Views; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Vacation time

Job summary

Dental Views in Temecula, CA seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide preventive dental care, educate patients, and support dentists in delivering high-quality care. The role emphasizes maintaining patient comfort, safety, and accurate records while adhering to infection control standards.

Responsibilities include prophylaxis, X-ray processing, cancer screenings, fluoride application, and comprehensive patient education on oral health and preventive care.

Qualifications

• Prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance responsibilities.
• Take and process dental X-rays (digital or traditional).
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and assess signs of oral diseases.
• Apply fluoride, sealants, and preventive materials.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.

Responsibilities

• Review and document medical/dental histories.
• Maintain patient records and charting per standards.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain operatory cleanliness.
• Assist the dentist during examinations as needed.
• Ensure infection control and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Dental prophylaxis

X-ray imaging

Oral cancer screening

Infection control

Patient education

Record keeping

Sterilization

Assisting dentist

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

State-registered Dental Hygienist

Tools

Digital dental X-ray equipment

Job description

Description

The RDH is responsible for providing preventative dental care, educating patients on oral health, and supporting the dentist in delivering high-quality care. This position plays a critical role in promoting optimal oral hygiene and ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis (cleanings), scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance.
• Take and process dental X-rays (digital or traditional).
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and evaluate patients for signs of oral diseases.
• Apply fluoride treatments, sealants, and other preventive materials.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care techniques.
• Review and document medical and dental histories.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records and charting in compliance with dental practice standards.
• Sterilize instruments and ensure operatory cleanliness between patients.
• Assist the dentist during examinations when needed.
• Maintain compliance with infection control protocols and OSHA standards.

Registered Dental Hygienist Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• State-registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist Experience

• At least 1 year

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation time
• etc...