Registered Dental Hygienist (Entry-Level)

• Location: Grand Rapids, MI
• Work Model: Onsite
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
• US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident Status Required

Summary

Our client is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join their team! This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate ready to launch a career in periodontics. You will receive hands-on mentorship from an experienced periodontist while delivering preventive and periodontal care, educating patients about the oral-systemic connection, and mastering the latest digital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial periodontal and medical history screenings under guidance
• Explain treatment needs and expected outcomes in clear, patient-friendly language
• Perform periodontal maintenance therapy during 70-minute appointment blocks with support from the clinical team
• Carry out scaling and root planing visits of 50-90 minutes per sextant or quadrant while refining your instrumentation skills
• Review advanced chart audits to prepare for each patient's visit
• Collaborate with a virtual Dental Assistant for perio charting, documentation, letters, and X-ray sharing
• Follow preplanned treatment protocols and share updates with the dentist and team
• Rotate between two practice locations as scheduled to broaden clinical exposure
• Use 70-minute prep blocks to stay organized and on time throughout the day
• Educate patients on tailored homecare techniques that promote lifelong periodontal wellness
• Provide postoperative instructions after nonsurgical periodontal procedures
• Sterilize and maintain instruments in line with infection control standards
• Capture digital radiographs, CBCT scans, and digital impressions
• Record findings, update charts, and help draft correspondence to referring dentists
• Maintain a supportive, patient-centric atmosphere and uphold all safety protocols

Requirements

• Solid understanding of basic infection control and HIPAA principles
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for learning advanced periodontal techniques
• Physical stamina for chairside care and instrument processing

Education/Certification Requirements

• Associate or bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene or equivalent
• Active Registered Dental Hygienist license in the state of practice

Preferred Requirements

• Certification in nitrous oxide monitoring and local anesthesia is preferred, or the ability to obtain with employer support

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.

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