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Mentor Smiles | Mentor, OH | Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) | Part-Time
Mentor Smiles is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing team! We are committed to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming and professional environment where patients feel comfortable, valued, and supported.
The ideal candidate is passionate about patient education, preventive care, and building long-term relationships while delivering outstanding clinical treatment.
Schedule
Part-Time
- Flexible weekday schedule
- 1 Saturday per month: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- One-hour patient appointments, allowing you to provide quality care and personalized attention to every patient
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and periodontal charting
- Provide prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and preventive dental treatments
- Take digital radiographs in accordance with Ohio regulations
- Screen patients for periodontal disease, oral disease, and oral cancer
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and preventive dental care
- Document patient findings and maintain accurate electronic dental records
- Collaborate with the dentist to develop individualized treatment plans
- Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols in compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines
- Build positive relationships with patients while providing compassionate, high-quality care
- Support a positive and collaborative team environment
Qualifications
- Current Ohio Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License in good standing
- Current CPR/BLS Certification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Experience with digital radiography and electronic dental records
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and working as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of clinical hygiene experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
- Experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, or similar dental software
- Knowledge of periodontal therapy and patient education best practices
Why Join Mentor Smiles?
- One-hour appointments that allow you to focus on quality patient care
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Modern office environment and technology
- Opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships
- Practice committed to clinical excellence and exceptional patient experiences
If you're a dedicated Dental Hygienist looking for a positive team environment and the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you!
Smile Jobs is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, Alabama, Colorado, Ohio, and Massachusetts. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations
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