Registered Dental Hygienist

The Region HR • Montgomery, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Picture Perfect Smiles, we believe a healthy smile transforms lives. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, our practice is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered preventative dental care in a warm and professional environment. We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and dependable Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing team. If you are looking for a collaborative practice that values clinical excellence, patient education, and a structured work week that protects your weekend time, we would love to connect with you!

Requirements

• Active and valid Alabama State Dental Hygienist License (or processing in final stages).
• Prolonged periods of standing, leaning, and precision bending over the operatory chair.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to safely operate dental tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Direct understanding of information and clinical techniques needed to assess, diagnose, and treat oral diseases and deformities.
• Exceptional ability to make precisely coordinated movements of fingers and hands to manipulate small objects in tight spaces.
• Excellent close-range visual acuity.
• High service orientation—actively looking for ways to comfort, support, and help patients.
• Ability to communicate complex clinical details clearly.
• Ethical, reliable, and committed to fulfilling clinical obligations.
• Maintaining composure and managing stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Remove calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath the gingival margins using specialized dental instruments.
• Examine gums using periodontal probes to map recession and identify signs of periodontal disease.
• Perform oral cancer screenings by palpating lymph nodes to detect swelling or abnormalities.
• Apply fluorides, sealants, or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Accurately record and review detailed patient medical histories.
• Document and chart conditions of decay, disease, and pocket depths for seamless diagnosis and treatment planning by the Dentist.
• Maintain, sterilize, and sharpen dental instruments and ensure all operatory equipment meets stringent infection control standards.
• Provide individualized health education and oral hygiene instructions to improve and maintain the oral health of our patients.
• Perform other clinical or administrative duties as assigned by management to ensure smooth daily patient flow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree