Position Summary:

The Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) is a vital member of the dental team responsible for providing preventative oral care, promoting good oral hygiene practices, and supporting overall patient health. Working under the supervision of a licensed dentist, the RDH delivers compassionate and high-quality care, identifies signs of oral disease, and educates patients on proper oral health strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and root planing as indicated.
• Conduct oral health assessments, including periodontal charting, probing, and screening for oral pathology.
• Take and evaluate digital dental radiographs (bitewings, full mouth series, panoramic).
• Apply preventive agents such as fluoride varnish and dental sealants.
• Administer local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide (if permitted by state law and certification).
• Assist in developing individualized oral hygiene instructions and post-care recommendations.

Patient Education & Communication:

• Educate patients on the importance of oral hygiene, nutrition, tobacco cessation, and disease prevention.
• Review medical histories and consult with the dentist on findings that may affect dental treatment.
• Promote a positive, comfortable experience for patients of all ages.

Infection Control & Safety:

• Maintain strict compliance with infection control protocols and OSHA standards.
• Disinfect operatory spaces and sterilize instruments in accordance with practice policies.

Documentation & Collaboration:

• Accurately document patient records and clinical findings in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with the dentist and dental team to support comprehensive treatment planning.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and practice improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Active Registered Dental Hygienist license in practicing state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification (if applicable).
• Laser therapy certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in general dentistry preferred, but new graduates welcome.

Work Environment:

• General dental office setting with standard clinical equipment.
• May require standing or sitting for extended periods.
• PPE required; exposure to aerosols and disinfectant agents.

Want to learn more? Call or text Lisa at 855-957-4375 or email lthompson@mobiledentists.com

Big Smiles is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded almost two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Today, through its dental partners, Big Smiles provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year.

Tooth decay is the most common, and preventable disease among children, more common than asthma. In fact, each year, over 51 million school hours are lost due to oral health related issues.

Big Smiles affiliates with state licensed dentists, hygienists and assistants who use state-of-the-art portable equipment to provide all services onsite, directly in the school or in a self-contained mobile dental facility on site at the school. If portable equipment is used, classrooms, auditoriums or other school venues are literally transformed into fully functional dental offices for the day. Our expertise, obtained through years of experience bringing mobile dental care to schools, as well as through our highly qualified staff, enables us to bring exceptional care with minimal disruption to the normal school routine.

Big Smiles is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country.

Given the ongoing lack of access for many underserved children across the country, our services are in great demand and we are always looking for caring, compassionate professionals to join our team and play their part in making a difference in the lives of today's underserved children.

Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Big Smiles.

Big Smiles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.