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Registered Dental Hygienist Palm Family Dentistry - 3.9 Placentia, CA Job Details Part-time $60 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Direct patient care CPR Certification BLS Certification Intraoral cameras Dental x-ray Dental treatment planning Patient consultations Patient counseling Patient treatment Patient education Registered Dental Hygienist Full Job Description Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - $60/hr Part-Time | Temporary | Maternity Leave Coverage | Placentia, CA Our family-friendly, patient-focused private dental practice in Placentia, CA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) for a 3-month temporary position covering maternity leave . We have a supportive team, wonderful patients, and a strong commitment to patient education and comprehensive periodontal care . If you are an RDH who values quality patient care and enjoys building lasting relationships with patients, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Details Pay:

$60/hour

Position:

Part-Time, Temporary Reason:

Maternity leave coverage

Start Date:

September 10, 2026

Duration:

Approximately 3 months

Patient Schedule:

1 hour per patient

Schedule Tuesday:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 1-hour lunch

Thursday:

7:00 AM - 3:45 PM 30-minute lunch RDH Requirements Active California Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license Valid CPR certification Laser certification Proficient with intraoral cameras Knowledge of Dentrix and Dexis software preferred Minimum of 2-year work experience Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient care Strong communication and patient education skills Comfortable discussing periodontal needs and recommended restorative treatment Team-oriented, reliable, and professional Responsibilities Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care Perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing (SRP) Administer local anesthesia Take dental radiographs and intraoral photographs Provide periodontal screenings and monitoring Apply topical fluoride, sealants, and other preventive materials Educate patients on oral hygiene and periodontal health Discuss recommended periodontal treatment and reinforce treatment plans Collaborate with the dentist and specialists to provide comprehensive patient care What We Offer $60/hour Consistent Tuesday & Thursday schedule 1-hour patient appointments Supportive, experienced dental team Friendly, established patient base Private practice environment Opportunity for a temporary position with a predictable schedule If you're a skilled RDH looking for a well-organized temporary position with a great team and excellent patients, we'd love to meet you! Apply today—we look forward to hearing from you!

Compensation:

$60/hour