Registered Dental Hygienist

Alaska Advanced Dentistry • Anchorage, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Advanced Dentistry is a privately owned, full-service dental practice in Anchorage that has been providing dental care for all of Alaska for over 30 years. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive, team-oriented environment. We invest in advanced technology — including cone beam CT imaging and in-office 3D printing — and take pride in a clinical culture that values precision, professionalism, and genuine patient relationships. We're looking for a skilled and personable Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team four days a week. This is a full-time role in a well-equipped, privately owned practice where your work is valued and your schedule is respected.

Requirements

• Active Alaska RDH license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Strong clinical skills and a warm, patient-centered approach
• Reliable, team-oriented, and professional

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred — new grads with strong clinical training welcome

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary oral charting, triage, and comprehensive dental hygiene assessments
• Alongside the dentist, formulate patient-specific dental hygiene treatment plans
• Remove calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from exposed and subgingival tooth surfaces (comprehensive scaling and debridement)
• Perform nonsurgical periodontal therapy (root planing) and administer localized periodontal therapeutic agents into gum pockets when appropriate
• Removal of marginal overhangs on existing restorations
• Administer local anesthetic agents safely and effectively (appropriate Alaska state certification required)
• Take and review radiographs, including digital X-rays
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and support long-term care planning
• Document clinical findings accurately and collaborate with the doctor on patient care
• Collaborate closely with the doctor and clinical team
• Oversee patient recall duties, monitoring intervals to ensure patients return for timely routine care
• Schedule future hygiene appointments and manage patient follow-ups before they leave the chair

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate to start, transitioning to percentage of collections as your patient base builds
• CE allowance
• 401(k)
• Four-day work week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed