Dental Hygienist

Competitive hourly base pay up to $75 per hour with uncapped bonus potential.

Total compensation includes base pay, uncapped bonus, medical, dental, and
vision insurance, paid time off, 401k with company match, and additional pre-tax
savings plan.

Location

Gentle Dental North Meridian
1002 N. Meridian Street
Suite 104A
Puyallup, WA 98371, USA

We are seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing Dental Hygienist to join our dental
practice. The ideal candidate is a personable professional who is passionate
about dental health and enjoys building strong relationships with patients. This
role involves performing dental hygiene procedures, educating patients on best
oral hygiene practices and products, and practicing proactively.

Responsibilities Include

Patient Care: Conduct thorough hygiene procedures to include: scaling and root
planing, gingivitis scaling, and prophylaxis.

Assessment: Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments, medical history
assessments, and caries risk assessments.

Patient Education: Educate patients on hygiene treatments needed based on
medical and periodontal assessments.

X-Rays: Take digital radiographs as necessary for patient diagnosis.

Treatment Planning: Assist in developing personalized AAP and ADA based
treatment plans per patient need, based on assessments and dentist
recommendations.

Collaboration: Work closely with dentists and other dental professionals to
ensure coordinated patient care.

Patient Interaction: Engage patients in a friendly, reassuring manner, while
addressing any concerns or questions they may have.

Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of treatment
plans and completed procedures.

Infection Control: Adhere strictly to infection control protocols and maintain a
clean and sterile working environment.

Requirements

Education: Degree or certification in Dental Hygiene from an accredited
institution.

License: Valid state dental hygiene license.

Other licenses/certifications: CPR, Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide Sedation,
Laser Certification (where required).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Opportunity for monthly bonus compensation

• Continuing Education

• Paid Life Insurance

• Paid Malpractice

• Pre-tax Savings Plan

• 401K with company match

• Medical Insurance

• PTO Accrual

• Positive and supportive work environment

• Direct contribution to improving patients' oral health and overall well-being

To comply with Washington State’s pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this
job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State
Department of Labor & Industries to send any notices of noncompliance:
Recruiting@InterDent.com [Recruiting@InterDent.com]