Registered Dental Hygienist - Patient-Focused, Team-Oriented

PepperPointe Partnership; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,348 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Scrubs provided

Team lunches and staff events

Friendly, family-like office culture

Job summary

Lange, Rider, Reynolds & Slone is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join a fast-paced, patient-focused team in Kentucky. The role emphasizes clinical hygiene, patient education, and precise documentation in EMR.

We offer full benefits and a collaborative work culture where laughter and patient care come first. Training provided for the right candidate and schedule options include full-time with potential part-time flexibility.

Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Proficiency in taking digital X-rays and administering nitrous oxide.
• Strong knowledge of periodontal conditions and fluoride application.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education and team collaboration.
• Experience with electronic medical charting systems.
• X-ray certification, coronal polishing, and CPR certification required.
• Experience preferred, but will train the right candidate!

Responsibilities

• Transform Smiles: Perform dental cleanings, including scaling and root planing, and polishing teeth to perfection.
• Educate and Empower: Teach patients the secrets to maintaining excellent oral hygiene and the importance of dental health.
• Tech-Savvy Tasks: Take digital X-rays and administer nitrous oxide with precision.
• Periodontal Pro: Classify periodontal conditions and apply fluoride treatments to keep smiles shining.
• Detail-Oriented Documentation: Conduct perio probing and document findings in EMR.
• Team Collaboration: Relay findings to the dentist and assist chairside as needed.
• Sterilization Superstar: Clean, sterilize, and set up instruments, ensuring hygiene and X-ray rooms are ready.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist

Tools

Digital X-ray proficiency

Nitrous oxide administration

EMR/Charting systems

Job description

Lange, Rider, Reynolds & Slone is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join a fast-paced, patient-focused team in Kentucky. The role emphasizes clinical hygiene, patient education, and precise documentation in EMR.

We offer full benefits and a collaborative work culture where laughter and patient care come first. Training provided for the right candidate and schedule options include full-time with potential part-time flexibility.