Registered Dental Hygienist
Job Description
Description:
Registered Dental Hygienist Job Overview
The RDH is responsible for providing preventative dental care, educating patients on oral health, and supporting the dentist in delivering high-quality care. This position plays a critical role in promoting optimal oral hygiene and ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
Perform dental prophylaxis (cleanings), scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance.
Take and process dental X-rays (digital or traditional).
Conduct oral cancer screenings and evaluate patients for signs of oral diseases.
Apply fluoride treatments, sealants, and other preventive materials.
Educate patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care techniques.
Review and document medical and dental histories.
Maintain accurate and thorough patient records and charting in compliance with dental practice standards.
Sterilize instruments and ensure operatory cleanliness between patients.
Assist the dentist during examinations when needed.
Maintain compliance with infection control protocols and OSHA standards.
Registered Dental Hygienist Education
Bachelor's degree preferred
State-registered Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist Experience
At least 1 year
Benefits
Dental Views offers Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation time, etc...
Benefits
Chairside assisting • OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • Patient comfort • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Medical procedure assistance • Root planing • Fluoride treatment • Oral cancer screening • Assisting medical staff • Diagnostic evaluation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Patient history taking • Disinfection procedures • Bachelor's degree • Dental x-ray • Document review • Dental equipment • Vision insurance • Nutrition education • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Dental sealant application • Life insurance • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling
Job Details
- Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
- Typical pay for Dental Hygienist in California: $50–$65 an hour
- The middle half of 123 job posts in California that listed pay in the last year, based on the lower figure of each posted range; yearly pay divided by 2,000 hours. Ask the employer what this role pays.
- Specialty
- Dental Hygienist
- Posted
- November 7, 2026
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