Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Smile Jobs; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Mentor Smiles in Mentor, Ohio is seeking a compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing team on a part-time basis. The role focuses on patient education, preventive care, and building long-term relationships while delivering high-quality clinical treatment.

The ideal candidate holds an active Ohio RDH license, CPR/BLS certification, and demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork in a patient-friendly, modern office environment.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio RDH license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience with digital radiography and electronic dental records.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and periodontal charting.
• Provide prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and preventive dental treatments.
• Take digital radiographs in accordance with Ohio regulations.
• Screen patients for periodontal disease, oral disease, and oral cancer.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and preventive dental care.
• Document patient findings and maintain accurate electronic dental records.
• Collaborate with the dentist to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols in compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Build positive relationships with patients while providing compassionate, high-quality care.
• Support a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Digital radiography

Electronic dental records

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Ohio RDH license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Job description

Mentor Smiles | Mentor, OH | Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) | Part-Time

Mentor Smiles is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing team! We are committed to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming and professional environment where patients feel comfortable, valued, and supported.

The ideal candidate is passionate about patient education, preventive care, and building long-term relationships while delivering outstanding clinical treatment.

Schedule

Part-Time

• One-hour patient appointments, allowing you to provide quality care and personalized attention to every patient

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and periodontal charting
• Provide prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and preventive dental treatments
• Take digital radiographs in accordance with Ohio regulations
• Screen patients for periodontal disease, oral disease, and oral cancer
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and preventive dental care
• Document patient findings and maintain accurate electronic dental records
• Collaborate with the dentist to develop individualized treatment plans
• Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols in compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines
• Build positive relationships with patients while providing compassionate, high-quality care
• Support a positive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License in good standing
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Experience with digital radiography and electronic dental records
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and working as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of clinical hygiene experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, or similar dental software
• Knowledge of periodontal therapy and patient education best practices

Why Join Mentor Smiles?

• One-hour appointments that allow you to focus on quality patient care
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern office environment and technology
• Opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships
• Practice committed to clinical excellence and exceptional patient experiences

If you're a dedicated Dental Hygienist looking for a positive team environment and the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you!