Dental Hygienist

Emerald Peak Dental (Derek Cluff, DMD) • Full-time • Anchorage, Alaska, United States • $65 - $85 / hour • 3m ago

*Overview*

Our hygienist of 23 years is moving out of state! We're looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist to fill her shoes and take over the care of her loyal patients.

We are a small, single doctor, fee-for-service practice with long-term team members and patients. Many of our patients have trusted us with their dental needs for over 25 years!

Our hygiene team at Emerald Peak Dental strives to build meaningful, lasting relationships with each patient, focused on providing quality preventive care and education.

We provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, with emphasis on implants and prosthetic dentistry. Our hygiene operatories are equipped with EMS AirFlow and Piezon technologies, allowing our providers to give each patient the most gentle and thorough cleaning experience.

This is a full-time position of 32-40 hours per week. Competitive and flexible pay options available, including hourly, commission, or hybrid.

*Responsibilities*

- Perform dental cleanings and periodontal therapy

- Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and dental conditions

-Take dental x-rays

- Maintain and update patient dental records

-Work in a clinical setting, ensuring cleanliness and organization

- Work collaboratively with the dental team to provide excellent patient care

*Experience*

-Proven excellence as a Dental Hygienist

- Strong communication skills and ability to confidently educate patients on oral health practices

- Familiarity with Dentrix and Dentrix Imaging is a plus, but not required