What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Hygienist position at Northern Arizona Periodontics?
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Northern Arizona Periodontics | Cottonwood & Sedona, Arizona
Build a Career in Specialty Periodontal Care
At Northern Arizona Periodontics, we are committed to creating a healing environment where patients feel seen, safe, and supported while delivering evidence-based periodontal care with precision, integrity, and genuine human connection.
Our hygienists are more than providers — they are educators, leaders, patient advocates, and essential members of a highly collaborative specialty team.
Our hygienists are more than providers — they are educators, leaders, patient advocates, and essential members of a highly collaborative specialty team.
We are seeking an exceptional Registered Dental Hygienist who is passionate about periodontal health, clinical excellence, patient education, and long-term professional growth within a specialty environment.
This role is ideal for someone who wants more than a traditional hygiene position. Our hygienists play a critical role in comprehensive periodontal care, implant maintenance, interdisciplinary communication, and helping patients achieve lasting health outcomes.
If you are clinically driven, adaptable, team-oriented, and excited by continued growth and learning, we would love to meet you.
Why Join Northern Arizona Periodontics?
- Specialty-Focused Clinical Environment: Work alongside experienced periodontists in a collaborative setting focused on:
- Periodontal therapy
- Implant maintenance
- Advanced diagnostics
- Long-term patient outcomes
- Comprehensive periodontal care
- Professional Growth & Mentorship: We deeply invest in our hygiene team through:
- Ongoing mentorship
- Clinical calibration
- Advanced periodontal education
- Hygiene Study Clubs
- Continuing education opportunities
- Collaborative case discussions
- Supportive, High-Performing Team Culture: We believe accountability and support should coexist. Our culture values:
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Adaptability
- Emotional maturity
- Growth mindset
- Calm, solution-oriented communication
- Long-Term Stability: We are seeking hygienists who value consistency, long-term relationships, and becoming an integral part of a growing specialty practice.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive periodontal hygiene evaluations
- Conduct periodontal charting, oral cancer screenings, and patient assessments
- Provide implant and periodontal maintenance care
- Take and review high-quality digital radiographs
- Educate patients regarding periodontal health and home care
- Accurately document clinical findings and treatment recommendations
- Collaborate closely with doctors and team members regarding patient care
- Participate in clinical calibration and continuing education initiatives
- Maintain OSHA, infection control, and sterilization standards
- Support schedule flow and overall clinical operations
Our practice emphasizes consistency, strong systems, clear communication, and collaborative workflows designed to support both patients and team members.
Qualifications
- Current Arizona Registered Dental Hygienist license
- Previous experience working in a dental office environment strongly preferred
- Experienced hygienists encouraged to apply
- Newly licensed hygienists with prior dental office experience are welcome to apply
- Local anesthesia certification
- CPR certification
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Excellent clinical judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, structured specialty environment
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn, grow, and participate in ongoing clinical development
- Candidates without prior dental experience may find this specialty environment challenging during onboarding
Preferred
- Experience in periodontal or specialty practice
- Experience with implant maintenance
- Familiarity with digital imaging and periodontal software systems
What Makes Someone Successful Here? Our strongest team members are:
- Clinically curious
- Adaptable
- Detail-oriented
- Accountable
- Team-focused
- Calm under pressure
- Receptive to coaching and growth
- Passionate about excellent patient care
Schedule & Flexibility
- Clinical hours generally run Monday–Thursday
- Team members arrive by 7:30 AM for morning preparation and huddle
- Some schedule flexibility and occasional extended days may occur based on patient care needs and operational demands
- Team members may work between multiple office locations as needed
Benefits & Perks: Depending on eligibility and employment status, benefits may include:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Continuing education opportunities
- Collaborative team environment
- Specialty clinical development
- Team events and study clubs
- Long-term growth opportunities
About Northern Arizona Periodontics
Our Mission: We deliver compassionate, evidence-based periodontal care with precision and integrity—enhancing oral and whole-body health through personalized service, clinical excellence, and meaningful patient relationships.
Our Vision: To be the trusted periodontal team of choice in our community by creating a healing environment where patients feel seen, safe, and supported—every time, with every visit.
Northern Arizona Periodontics is a specialty periodontal and implant practice committed to clinical excellence, advanced patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term relationships with both patients and referring providers.
We are building a team of professionals who care deeply about growth, consistency, teamwork, and creating an exceptional patient experience.
Enjoy the beauty of Northern Arizona while building a meaningful long-term career within a respected specialty practice serving the Cottonwood and Sedona communities, apply today.
Salary : $47 - $65