Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)Northern Arizona Periodontics | Cottonwood & Sedona, Arizona

Build a Career in Specialty Periodontal Care

At Northern Arizona Periodontics, we are committed to creating a healing environment where patients feel seen, safe, and supported while delivering evidence-based periodontal care with precision, integrity, and genuine human connection.

Our hygienists are more than providers they are educators, leaders, patient advocates, and essential members of a highly collaborative specialty team.

We are seeking an exceptional Registered Dental Hygienist who is passionate about periodontal health, clinical excellence, patient education, and long-term professional growth within a specialty environment.

This role is ideal for someone who wants more than a traditional hygiene position. Our hygienists play a critical role in comprehensive periodontal care, implant maintenance, interdisciplinary communication, and helping patients achieve lasting health outcomes.

If you are clinically driven, adaptable, team-oriented, and excited by continued growth and learning, we would love to meet you.

Why Join Northern Arizona Periodontics?

• Specialty-Focused Clinical Environment: Work alongside experienced periodontists in a collaborative setting focused on:
  • Periodontal therapy
  • Implant maintenance
  • Advanced diagnostics
  • Long-term patient outcomes
  • Comprehensive periodontal care
• Professional Growth & Mentorship: We deeply invest in our hygiene team through:
  • Ongoing mentorship
  • Clinical calibration
  • Advanced periodontal education
  • Hygiene Study Clubs
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Collaborative case discussions
• Supportive, High-Performing Team Culture: We believe accountability and support should coexist. Our culture values:
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Respect
  • Adaptability
  • Emotional maturity
  • Growth mindset
  • Calm, solution-oriented communication
• Long-Term Stability: We are seeking hygienists who value consistency, long-term relationships, and becoming an integral part of a growing specialty practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive periodontal hygiene evaluations
• Conduct periodontal charting, oral cancer screenings, and patient assessments
• Provide implant and periodontal maintenance care
• Take and review high-quality digital radiographs
• Educate patients regarding periodontal health and home care
• Accurately document clinical findings and treatment recommendations
• Collaborate closely with doctors and team members regarding patient care
• Participate in clinical calibration and continuing education initiatives
• Maintain OSHA, infection control, and sterilization standards
• Support schedule flow and overall clinical operations

Our practice emphasizes consistency, strong systems, clear communication, and collaborative workflows designed to support both patients and team members.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona Registered Dental Hygienist license
• Previous experience working in a dental office environment strongly preferred
• Experienced hygienists encouraged to apply
• Newly licensed hygienists with prior dental office experience are welcome to apply
• Local anesthesia certification
• CPR certification
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Excellent clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, structured specialty environment
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn, grow, and participate in ongoing clinical development
• Candidates without prior dental experience may find this specialty environment challenging during onboarding

Preferred

• Experience in periodontal or specialty practice
• Experience with implant maintenance
• Familiarity with digital imaging and periodontal software systems

What Makes Someone Successful Here? Our strongest team members are:

• Clinically curious
• Adaptable
• Detail-oriented
• Accountable
• Team-focused
• Calm under pressure
• Receptive to coaching and growth
• Passionate about excellent patient care

Schedule & Flexibility

• Clinical hours generally run MondayThursday
• Team members arrive by 7:30 AM for morning preparation and huddle
• Some schedule flexibility and occasional extended days may occur based on patient care needs and operational demands
• Team members may work between multiple office locations as needed

Benefits & Perks: Depending on eligibility and employment status, benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Specialty clinical development
• Team events and study clubs
• Long-term growth opportunities

About Northern Arizona Periodontics

Our Mission: We deliver compassionate, evidence-based periodontal care with precision and integrityenhancing oral and whole-body health through personalized service, clinical excellence, and meaningful patient relationships.

Our Vision: To be the trusted periodontal team of choice in our community by creating a healing environment where patients feel seen, safe, and supportedevery time, with every visit.

Northern Arizona Periodontics is a specialty periodontal and implant practice committed to clinical excellence, advanced patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term relationships with both patients and referring providers.

We are building a team of professionals who care deeply about growth, consistency, teamwork, and creating an exceptional patient experience.

Enjoy the beauty of Northern Arizona while building a meaningful long-term career within a respected specialty practice serving the Cottonwood and Sedona communities, apply today.