Dental Hygienist

Full or Part-Time Dental Hygienist

Join one of Tucson’s premier private dental practices—celebrating 50 years of excellence in patient care!

We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to become part of our outstanding team. Our well-established practice values teamwork, professionalism, and a fun, positive work environment.

Our established, privately owned dental practice provides family, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. We're proud of our loyal patients and longstanding team-and we're excited to welcome someone who shares our commitment to thoughtful, personal care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and 401(k)with profit sharing
• Medical and dental benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Performance Bonus
• Rewarding long-term employment with growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• A modern, patient-focused office with a loyal patient base

Why Join Our Practice?

Your skills, judgement, and contribution matter here. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues who value collaboration, lasting relationships, and excellent dentistry. We want you to feel supported, appreciated, and proud of the care you provide.

If you’re looking for a practice where you can make a difference, be appreciated, and enjoy coming to work every day—we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough preventative and periodontal hygiene care.
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and accurate clinical records and periodontal charting
• Monitor supplies

Skills

• Current Arizona dental hygiene license
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to quality patient care.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• A warm chair side manner and clear communication skills
• Attention to detail
• A dependable, collaborative approach
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene
• Dentrix experience ia a plus

Pay: $50.00 - $66.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Private practice • Profit sharing • Teamwork • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Part-time • Performance bonus • Safety regulations • Fluoride treatment • Paid holidays • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Dental sterilization procedures • Patient history taking • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Clinical assessment documentation • Dental impressions • Dental equipment • Dental treatment planning • Dental Hygiene • Patient interaction • In-person • Patient treatment • Providing care for clients • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Associate's degree • Oral hygiene assistance • Registered Dental Hygienist • Communication skills • Entry level • Retirement plan