Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Union Family Dental LLC | Union, NJ

$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Join Our Growing Dental Team!

Are you a passionate Registered Dental Hygienist who enjoys building relationships with patients, promoting oral health, and working in a supportive, modern dental practice?

Union Family Dental is looking for a friendly, motivated, and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing team!

We are seeking a dental professional who takes pride in providing exceptional preventive care, educating patients, and helping them achieve healthier smiles.

If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your skills, experience, and commitment to patient care are valued, we would love to meet you!

Benefits & Perks

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Flexible scheduling and great work-life balance
• Paid sick time off
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee discounts on dental services
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Modern dental office with advanced technology

About the Role

As our Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), you will play an essential role in providing high-quality preventive and periodontal care while helping patients understand the importance of maintaining excellent oral health.

You will work closely with our dentists and clinical team to identify oral health concerns, educate patients about their treatment needs, and provide a comfortable, positive dental experience.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, confident, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong clinical skills and a passion for patient education.

The ideal candidate understands the importance of periodontal health, patient retention, and helping patients move forward with clinically recommended treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Hygiene & Preventive Care

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and professional cleanings.
• Evaluate periodontal health through probing, charting, and clinical assessments.
• Identify signs of gingivitis, periodontal disease, cavities, and other oral health concerns.
• Perform scaling and root planing and other periodontal treatments as clinically indicated and permitted by New Jersey regulations.
• Take digital dental X-rays, including bitewings and periapical images, as appropriate.
• Apply fluoride treatments and other preventive services.
• Review and update patient medical and dental histories.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and periodontal charting.
• Patient Education & Treatment Recommendations

• Educate patients on proper brushing, flossing, and preventive oral hygiene techniques.
• Explain periodontal findings and the importance of recommended hygiene treatment.
• Communicate the value of preventive care and timely treatment.
• Encourage patients to follow recommended periodontal maintenance and recall schedules.
• Discuss the benefits of fluoride and other preventive services when clinically appropriate.
• Help patients understand the potential consequences of delaying necessary periodontal care.
• Collaborate with dentists to ensure patients receive clear, consistent treatment recommendations.
• Patient Experience & Relationship Building

• Welcome patients warmly and create a comfortable, positive experience.
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients.
• Address patient questions and concerns with professionalism and compassion.
• Help patients feel informed and confident about their oral health.
• Communicate effectively with dentists, dental assistants, and front desk staff.
• Support patient retention through excellent care and consistent communication.
• Clinical Efficiency & Teamwork

• Maintain an organized and productive hygiene schedule.
• Complete clinical procedures efficiently without compromising quality of care.
• Assist with timely room turnover and preparation between patients.
• Ensure treatment rooms and instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized, and prepared.
• Follow all OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and office safety protocols.
• Coordinate with the front desk to ensure patients schedule their next hygiene and recommended treatment appointments.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to maintain smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

Required

• Current and active New Jersey Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Strong knowledge of preventive dentistry and periodontal care.
• Experience with periodontal charting, scaling and root planing, and patient education.
• Knowledge of dental infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Compassionate, dependable, professional, and team-oriented.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Preferred

• 1–2 years of dental hygiene experience preferred.
• Experience using Dentrix.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with digital radiography and intraoral cameras.
• Experience with periodontal treatment planning and maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with modern dental hygiene technology.
• Strong patient education and treatment presentation skills.

What Makes a Great Fit?

Our Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who

• Is passionate about preventive dentistry and periodontal health.
• Takes pride in providing thorough, high-quality dental hygiene care.
• Builds strong relationships with patients and encourages long-term oral health.
• Is confident explaining clinical findings and recommended treatment.
• Understands the importance of patient education and appropriate treatment acceptance.
• Can communicate the importance of timely care without pressuring patients.
• Is comfortable discussing preventive services and periodontal treatment options.
• Works efficiently while maintaining excellent clinical standards.
• Takes initiative and supports other team members.
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• Wants to grow professionally and contribute to the continued success of the practice.

Why Join Union Family Dental?

At Union Family Dental, we believe that exceptional patient care begins with an exceptional team.

Our growing practice features eight fully equipped dental treatment rooms, modern technology, and a dedicated team of dental professionals committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care.

We offer a wide range of services, including preventive dentistry, periodontal care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and orthodontics.

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, contribute to improved oral health, and work alongside experienced dental professionals who value teamwork and quality care.

We believe our hygienists are essential partners in identifying oral health needs, educating patients, and helping them maintain healthy smiles for life.

We're not just looking for someone to perform dental cleanings. We're looking for a dedicated dental professional who takes ownership of patient care, promotes periodontal health, and helps patients understand the importance of recommended treatment.

Union Family Dental LLC

Position: Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Experience: 1–2 years of dental hygiene experience preferred.

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000.

If you are a passionate Registered Dental Hygienist who enjoys helping patients achieve healthier smiles and wants to work in a modern, supportive dental practice, we encourage you to apply!

We look forward to meeting you!