Registered Dental Hygienist - Preventive Care & Whitening

Coast Dental; Inverness (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Dental in Inverness, FL is seeking a licensed RDH to perform dental hygiene services and support patient health education. The role focuses on assessing periodontal status, planning treatments with the dentist, and delivering preventive care within a collaborative dental team.

The RDH will perform prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and supportive therapies, while ensuring adherence to Florida regulations and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and in good standing with the state of Florida.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene.
• Current BLS and CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues for abnormalities.
• Create periodontal treatment plans based on the dentist's diagnosis.
• Bring to the dentist's attention any suspected lesions.
• Remove deposits and extrinsic stains using hand/ultrasonic tools.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene and home care.
• Perform prophylaxis when appropriate.
• Perform full mouth debridement and scaling/root planing as needed.
• Place locally administered antibiotics as adjunctive therapy.
• Assist with in-office whitening and fluoride/sealant applications.

Education

Florida RDH license

Bachelor's or Associate in Dental Hygiene

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Coast Dental in Inverness, FL is seeking a licensed RDH to perform dental hygiene services and support patient health education. The role focuses on assessing periodontal status, planning treatments with the dentist, and delivering preventive care within a collaborative dental team.

The RDH will perform prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and supportive therapies, while ensuring adherence to Florida regulations and infection control standards.