Registered Dental Hygienist - Advanced Periodontics & Implants PLLC - Rochester, MN

Advanced Periodontics & Implants – Dental Hygienist Are you looking for a new challenge in your dental hygiene career? Do you have a passion for treating patients with periodontal disease and working as part of a collaborative, patient-centered team? If so, you may be the perfect addition to our hygiene team at Advanced Periodontics & Implants ! About Our Practice At Advanced Periodontics & Implants, we pride ourselves on a strong, specialized hygiene program focused on advanced non-surgical periodontal therapy and ongoing periodontal maintenance. Our hygienists work closely together and alongside our periodontists, with support always nearby. We view dental hygienists as co-managers of periodontal patients , making them a vital contributor to successful long-term periodontal disease management. Position Overview This is a full or part time dental hygienist position that will allow full utilization of your clinical skills, while offering competitive compensation, benefits and an outstanding work–life balance. What makes us different? ✨ We place an extremely high value on dental hygienists and view you as a co-manager of our periodontal patients ✨ Robust hygiene program featuring challenging non-surgical periodontal therapy and ongoing maintenance ✨ Multiple hygienists on our team for collaboration and support ✨ Always a periodontist nearby to discuss patient care ✨ We view initial therapy and ongoing maintenance as key components to successful periodontal therapy—making YOU a key contributor to our patients’ success✨ We allow ample and customized time for each patient appointment to ensure exceptional comprehensive periodontal care ✨ Strong team culture, where everyone’s contributions are valued ✨ We value your time away from work, with patient care ending at 3 pm, allowing more time for activities outside of work. Schedule & Work-Life Balance Current Hygiene hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Office open Fridays: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Full Time or Part Time , as individual hygiene schedule and hours are negotiable No nights or weekends Benefits Competitive pay Paid time off 401(k) with profit sharing Dental benefits for you and your family Health insurance available Supplemental insurance options Uniforms provided and laundered onsite Professional development and continuing education provided Supportive management and team-oriented culture Required Qualifications Current dental hygiene license in the state and compliance with all state requirements Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program Experience providing: Periodontal Maintenance Scaling and Root Planing Local anesthesia Nitrous Oxide Administration Dental radiographs Responsibilities Specialized Periodontal Knowledge: Demonstrate a deep understanding of periodontal anatomy, disease progression, and advanced treatment modalities Instrumentation Expertise: Utilize ultrasonic scalers, curettes, and other specialized periodontal instruments Patient Assessment & Diagnosis: Review medical/dental history Take vitals Perform oral cancer screenings Complete comprehensive periodontal charting (probing, recession, bleeding) Periodontal Therapy: Perform scaling and root planing Apply subgingival antibiotics or medicaments as prescribed Preventive & Supportive Care: Administer fluoride Polish restorations Provide personalized oral hygiene instruction Patient Education: Educate patients on periodontal disease, nutrition, and plaque control Motivate patients toward long-term periodontal health Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with periodontists / hygienists from API and also dental practitioners from referring dental offices Assist with diagnostic imaging and intraoral photography Practice Support: Maintain treatment rooms Sterilize instruments Maintain equipment Communicate effectively with referring offices, fellow team members, and periodontists How to Apply Please send your resume to drrecker@apiperio.com or apply through Indeed. If you have any questions about this position, our team, or Advanced Periodontics & Implants, please contact Caitlin at 507-208-9124 . We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person

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