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Registered Dental Hygienist
LaGrange Family Dentistry
More Than a Cleaning — A Calling
Are you a hygienist who loves building relationships, educating patients, and delivering exceptional care?
At Bontrager Family Dentistry, hygiene is more than routine appointments. Our hygienists play a key role in helping patients understand their health, feel comfortable in our office, and move forward confidently with treatment.
We are looking for someone who brings both clinical excellence and genuine care for people.
Your Mission: To serve patients with clinical excellence, compassion, and education—helping them achieve healthy smiles that reflect the light of Jesus.
You will create meaningful relationships with patients while helping guide them through their long-term oral health journey.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver thorough, patient-centered hygiene care
- Perform adult and pediatric prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling/root planing
- Take diagnostic X-rays when due
- Complete periodontal charting and clinical documentation in Dentrix Ascend
- Educate patients on oral health, prevention, and home care
- Identify conditions and communicate findings clearly to the doctor
- Support same-day care opportunities when treatment is needed
- Apply fluoride or hydroxyapatite treatments when appropriate
- Provide a warm handoff to the doctor and front desk for treatment coordination
- Maintain infection control and sterilization standards
- Be an ambassador of our mission and values to every patient
Who This Role Is For
- A licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Someone who loves connecting with patients and building trust
- Strong communicator who can educate patients clearly and confidently
- Organized and efficient in a 60-minute hygiene model
- Detail-oriented with strong clinical standards
- Team-oriented with a positive, growth-minded attitude
- Someone who believes dentistry can genuinely change lives
What You’ll Receive
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Full-time benefits (Dental, PTO, 401k, Life, Disability)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Paid training and professional development
- A supportive, mission-driven team culture
- A workplace where relationships with patients truly matter
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $60