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Lyndhurst, Ohio

Periodontist Practice - Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$42/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist looking for a practice where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance? Periodontal Associates Inc. is seeking a dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our specialty periodontal team.

With beautiful offices in Lyndhurst and Mentor, OH, you'll have the opportunity to work in either location based on business needs while helping patients receive world-class periodontal care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a new graduate, we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities Include

As an essential member of our clinical team, you'll help improve patients' oral and overall health by delivering exceptional periodontal care and education.

Perform Comprehensive Oral and Periodontal Assessments

  • Remove plaque, tartar, and stains from patients' teeth using various dental instruments.
  • Administer local anesthesia to patients as required for dental procedures.
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, including brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash.
  • Provide personalized recommendations for oral care products based on individual patient needs.
  • Take dental X-rays and process them for the dentist's evaluation.
  • Apply preventive treatments such as fluoride varnishes or sealants to protect patients' teeth.
  • Conduct periodontal charting and assist the dentist in identifying and treating gum diseases.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Monday–Friday schedule
  • No weekends or late evenings
  • Opportunity to work in two modern, state-of-the-art offices
  • Supportive, collaborative specialty team
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Dental Hygienist who is passionate about patient care and committed to creating an outstanding patient experience.

The ideal candidate is:

  • Friendly, professional, and patient-focused
  • Organized and dependable
  • An excellent communicator
  • Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced specialty practice
  • Adaptable and eager to learn

Qualifications

  • Newly licensed Dental Hygienist are encouraged to apply.
  • Active Ohio Dental Hygienist (RDH) license (or eligibility for licensure)
  • Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization procedures, and infection control protocols
  • Understanding of OSHA andhealth & safety regulations
  • Experience with periodontal charting and digital radiography preferred
  • Strong computer and documentation skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • A high school diploma or equivalent

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to operate standard office equipment
  • Must be able to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas
  • Must be able to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods
  • Must be able to work around medical equipment and instruments
  • Must be able to adhere to OSHA and infection control standards
  • Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
  • Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations
  • Final compensation will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

Make an Impact

At Periodontal Associates Inc., our mission is simple: to improve the lives of our patients by delivering a world-class specialty experience.

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be valued, supported, and able to grow your career while making a lasting difference in patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that's passionate about changing smiles and lives.

Benefits

  • BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
  • VSP Vision Coverage
  • Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
  • Short-term & Long-Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance Coverage
  • 401(k) plan w/match options
  • HSA / FSA Account Access
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Services Package
  • Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage

Paid Time Off

Interview Location: 29001 Cedar Rd. Suite 450 Lyndhurst, OH 44124

We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.

  • Position Base Pay Range
  • $38—$42 USD

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer.

Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients.

Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

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Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform comprehensive periodontal assessments, remove plaque and tartar, and administer local anesthesia. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral hygiene and assisting the dentist in identifying and treating gum diseases.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral assessmentsDental radiographyLocal anesthesia administrationPatient educationDental hygieneOSHA complianceClinical documentationCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Periodontist Practice - Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) at Specialty1 Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dental Hygienist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$79k–$87kDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $94k–$109k)87 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in Ohio42 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Ohio176 active5,915 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 6% offer loan repayment176 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings250 in the last 30 days204 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Ohio figures use all dental hygienists: too few Ohio Dentistry postings state pay.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Specialty1 Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
VSP Vision Coverage
Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
Short-term & Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance Coverage
401(k) plan w/match options
HSA / FSA Account Access
Identity Theft Protection

Living in Lyndhurst

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,976/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.