Registered Dental Hygienist
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Job Description
We’re looking for a friendly, caring, and motivated Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! We’re passionate about providing excellent dental care while making sure our patients feel comfortable, heard, and well taken care of.
As a hygienist on our team, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, educate them about their oral health, and be an important part of their overall dental experience. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in what they do, and wants to grow alongside a fun and supportive team.
Responsibilities
- Provide thorough, gentle dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing.
- Take necessary dental X-rays while keeping patients comfortable and safe.
- Review medical histories, take vital signs, and assess patients’ current oral health.
- Educate patients about their oral health and treatment recommendations.
- Help patients understand their treatment plans, including treatment plan preparation and presentation.
- Encourage patients with practical, easy-to-understand tips for maintaining great oral health at home.
- Provide clear post-treatment instructions and answer patient questions.
- Keep accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
- Follow infection control and sterilization protocols to help maintain a safe and clean environment.
Skills & Qualifications
- Current Utah Hygiene license.
- Comfortable using dental software for charting, documentation, and scheduling.
- Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy, and preventive care.
- Confident and comfortable taking dental X-rays.
- Warm, friendly communication style and the ability to build genuine relationships with patients.
- Someone who enjoys educating patients and helping them feel confident about their dental health.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.
- A positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team!
Why Join Us?
We want to find the right person, not just fill a position. We’re excited to build the hygiene schedule around the hygienist we hire and create something that works well for both of us.
Our practice has plenty of room to grow, and we’d love to find someone who wants to grow with us. As our patient base continues to grow, we anticipate plenty of opportunities to expand your schedule and take on more responsibility over time.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who cares about their patients, enjoys coming to work, and wants to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys taking care of people. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Utah Hygiene license and possess strong knowledge of dental terminology and preventive care. Proficiency in dental software and a commitment to patient safety and infection control protocols are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
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