Dental Hygienist

Tired of 30-Minute Prophies? We Schedule 60-75 Minutes — Come Practice the Way You Were Trained To If you're exhausted by being rushed through cleanings, skipping thorough perio assessments because the clock is against you, or feeling like you can't give patients the time they deserve — this is a different kind of practice. At Advanced Dental Arts, adult prophy appointments are scheduled for 60-75 minutes. No rushing. No corner-cutting. Just real time to do the job right.

About Our Practice Advanced Dental Arts is a thriving fee-for-service general and cosmetic dental practice located in Somerset, NJ. We are a modern, patient-centered office offering a full range of dental services including dental implants, cosmetic veneers, Invisalign, and comprehensive restorative dentistry. Our practice utilizes the latest digital technology including iTero digital scanning and is committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience at every visit. We are a close-knit team that takes pride in our collaborative culture, our high clinical standards, and the relationships we build with our patients. We start every day with a morning huddle and operate with intention — we track our results, celebrate our wins, and support each other in delivering the best care possible. We are a growing practice with exciting plans for expansion.

Why You Will Love Working Here Adult prophy appointments scheduled for 60-75 minutes — real time to do thorough, unrushed care Flexible part-time schedule — 2-3 days per week, 4-5 hours per day Fee-for-service practice — no insurance hassles, focus on quality patient care Supportive and collaborative team environment Modern facility with digital technology including iTero intraoral scanner Diverse and growing case mix including implants, cosmetic dentistry, and Invisalign Strong and established patient base in Somerset County Dedicated morning huddle culture with a focus on team growth and development Competitive compensation — $45 to $55 per hour based on experience

Duties Perform thorough dental cleanings including scaling, root planing, and polishing — with the time to do it well Complete full periodontal assessments with pocket depths recorded at every recall visit Take and review digital radiographs including bitewings, full mouth series, and intraoral photos Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and treatment findings Communicate clinical findings to the doctor before he enters the operatory Reappoint patients before they leave the chair Participate in our morning huddle and contribute to team goals Maintain accurate patient records in Dentrix

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Dental Hygienist for a flexible part-time position — 2-3 days per week, 4-5 hours per day. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient care, takes pride in thorough periodontal assessments and patient education, and thrives in a practice where appointment time is built around doing things right, not rushing through the day. If you are a hygienist who wants to actually practice the way you were trained — with the time, support, and culture to back it up — we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications Active New Jersey Registered Dental Hygienist license in good standing — required Minimum 2 years of clinical hygiene experience — preferred Strong periodontal assessment and patient education skills Local anesthesia certification — preferred Experience with Dentrix practice management software — preferred but not required Positive attitude and genuine commitment to exceptional patient care THIS POSITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO GROW INTO A FULL TIME ROLE WITH ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDING 401(K) AND HEALTH INSURANCE AS OUR PRACTICE CONTINUES TO EXPAND