A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.
Registered Dental Hygienist Kremers, Forbes, and Associates Mission, KS Job Details Full-time $44 - $50 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Dependent health insurance coverage 401(k) matching Qualifications Photography Local Anesthesia Certification CPR Certification Medical chart preparation BLS Certification Care documentation Registered Dental Hygienist Local anesthesia Full Job Description
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Registered Dental Hygienist Mission, Kansas | Full-time | $45-$50/hour + monthly team bonus Do the kind of hygiene you trained for A hygiene position should give you more than a full schedule. It should give you doctors who value your clinical voice, modern tools that help patients understand their health, clear expectations, competitive pay, and a team that is invested in helping you grow. Kremers, Forbes & Associates is hiring a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist for our Mission office. This is your home location; there is no cross-location coverage requirement. We are a private, partner-owned practice—not a corporate chain. Our hygienists are treated as clinicians, educators, and trusted advisors. You will have the opportunity to build lasting patient relationships, participate meaningfully in co-diagnosis, and practice comprehensive hygiene in a modern clinical environment. What you can expect from us $45-$50 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated role readiness A monthly team collections bonus, generally ranging from $200-$600 when earned Employee health coverage paid by the practice, effective the first of the month following the 90-day Discovery period; HSA benefits are available subject to current plan terms, and dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense Dental care for you and eligible immediate family Six paid holidays Paid time off beginning after 90 days, accruing at one day for every two months worked up to six paid days, with unused PTO carrying over Retirement plan beginning January 1 following your first full year of employment, with a 3% employer match One-time scrub reimbursement up to $400, plus one KFA-branded item after 90 days A predictable weekday schedule with approximately 38 paid hours: Monday and Thursday 6:30 AM-3:00 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM; Friday 6:30 AM-2:00 PM A structured 30/60/90-day ramp-up, quarterly feedback, and an annual compensation review One home office and a team you can get to know A clinical voice—not just a column We believe patients receive better care when hygienists are empowered to think, communicate, and contribute as clinicians. You will work directly with our doctors to identify disease, educate patients, and create a clear path forward.
Your clinical work will include:
Comprehensive prophylaxis, periodontal charting, SRP, and periodontal maintenance Local anesthesia and Arestin placement when clinically appropriate Honest periodontal diagnosis supported by charting, radiographs, and clinical findings Use OralDNA testing when clinically appropriate to better understand periodontal risk and support individualized patient education and treatment planning. Patient education using intraoral photographs, iTero scans, and other visual tools Co-diagnosis of restorative, periodontal, orthodontic, and preventive needs Confidently helping patients understand clinically appropriate SRP, fluoride, Invisalign, and other recommended care Identify patients whose clinical findings suggest more complex treatment needs, such as reflux- or airway-related tooth wear, full-mouth rehabilitation, or coordinated orthodontic-restorative care, and help schedule a dedicated records and doctor-consultation appointment so a comprehensive treatment plan can be developed. Complete documentation and a clear handoff before the patient leaves Modern dentistry with support to learn it Our clinical environment includes intraoral photography, iTero, Primescan 2, CBCT imaging, CEREC, and Oryx practice-management software. Experience with every system is not required. We will teach the KFA workflow; what matters is curiosity, coachability, and a willingness to become excellent with the tools. What success looks like here Success is not diagnosing to hit a quota. It is seeing disease honestly, explaining it clearly, and helping patients make informed decisions. Strong hygienists at
KFA:
Build trust and long-term patient relationships Leave patients understanding their diagnosis and the treatment that addresses it. Give the doctor a clear clinical handoff, including the patient's concerns, relevant findings, and potential treatment needs, so the doctor can build on the conversation. Arrive prepared for the day and know the patients in their schedule Complete charting while the details are current Help patients reserve their next visit before leaving Ask for feedback, use it, and keep improving We provide the same clarity in return. You will receive a written role description, structured onboarding, defined measures of success, regular coaching, and direct conversations about how you are doing. You should never have to guess where you stand. Who tends to feel at home at KFA You will likely enjoy this position if you want: A private-practice environment where people know one another High clinical standards without corporate pressure Doctors who value a hygienist's observations and patient relationships The opportunity to use technology and grow beyond routine prophylaxis Clear systems, dependable teammates, and straightforward feedback A workplace that values Excellence, Professionalism, Growth Mindset, and Caring What we require Active Kansas Registered Dental Hygienist license by the start date Local-anesthesia certification by the start date Current CPR/BLS certification Reliable availability for the posted Mission schedule Clear, respectful patient communication Sound clinical judgment and complete documentation Openness to learning and feedback About KFA Kremers, Forbes & Associates has served the Greater Kansas City area for decades. Today, our six doctors and team of roughly thirty provide comprehensive dentistry across Mission and Lenexa, including preventive and restorative care, implants, Invisalign, and full-mouth rehabilitation. Patients have left more than 900 five-star Google reviews across KFA. That trust was not built by marketing alone—it was earned by the people caring for patients every day. Our social media also gives you a real look at the personality behind the practice: team celebrations, community involvement, patient education, and plenty of fun. This position is exclusively at Mission, where you can become part of one consistent clinical team and build continuity with your patients.
Our North Star is simple:
High hospitality. High-tech dentistry. High standards. See what KFA is really like Meet our Mission team, explore the practice, and read patient reviews at:
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To apply Apply through Indeed and complete the three short preliminary questions. They are not trick questions. They help us understand how you think, how you communicate with patients, and what you want from your next practice. We read the answers—not just the résumé—and we prioritize candidates who respond thoughtfully and specifically.
Pay:
$44.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 38.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off
License/Certification:
Kansas RDH license (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to