Dental Hygienist

About the Role
At Scottsdale Perfect Smiles, led by Dr. Richard Feldhake, we deliver high-quality, patient-centered dental care in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our modern 7-operatory practice provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, reconstructive, and implant dentistry, with a unique expertise in special needs dentistry and IV sedation care.

We are seeking a skilled, empathetic Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our clinical team 4 days a week (Tues–Fri). This is an excellent opportunity for a hygienist who excels at gentle, comprehensive preventative care and enjoys working with a diverse patient base-including special needs and sedated patients-in a well-supported 7-op practice.

What You'll Do
• Comprehensive Hygiene Care: Provide adult and pediatric prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, and topical fluoride treatments.
• Laser Therapy: Administer soft-tissue diode laser therapy for periodontal decontamination and adjunct treatments (Laser Certification required).
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Capture crisp digital dental radiographs (X-rays) and intraoral imagery to assist doctors with comprehensive exams.
• Special Needs & Sedation Patient Care: Deliver gentle, empathetic hygiene care adapted to special needs patients, anxious individuals, and post-sedation clinical workflows.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and caregivers on tailored oral hygiene routines, periodontal health, and preventative care strategies.

What You'll Bring
Required: • Education & License: Active Arizona Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing.
• Arizona Dental Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray) Certification.
• Soft-Tissue Laser Certification.
• Clinical Mindset: Gentle chairside manner, high empathy, strong communication skills, and comfort working with special needs or sedated patients.
Preferred: