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Posted August 20, 2026

Registered Dental Hygienist

Northern Arizona Periodontics
Cottonwood, AZ, US Full Time
47USD - 65USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)Northern Arizona Periodontics | Cottonwood & Sedona, Arizona

Build a Career in Specialty Periodontal Care

At Northern Arizona Periodontics, we are committed to creating a healing environment where patients feel seen, safe, and supported while delivering evidence-based periodontal care with precision, integrity, and genuine human connection.

Our hygienists are more than providers — they are educators, leaders, patient advocates, and essential members of a highly collaborative specialty team.

We are seeking an exceptional Registered Dental Hygienist who is passionate about periodontal health, clinical excellence, patient education, and long-term professional growth within a specialty environment.

This role is ideal for someone who wants more than a traditional hygiene position. Our hygienists play a critical role in comprehensive periodontal care, implant maintenance, interdisciplinary communication, and helping patients achieve lasting health outcomes.

If you are clinically driven, adaptable, team-oriented, and excited by continued growth and learning, we would love to meet you.

Why Join Northern Arizona Periodontics?

  • Specialty-Focused Clinical Environment: Work alongside experienced periodontists in a collaborative setting focused on:
    • Periodontal therapy
    • Implant maintenance
    • Advanced diagnostics
    • Long-term patient outcomes
    • Comprehensive periodontal care
  • Professional Growth & Mentorship: We deeply invest in our hygiene team through:
    • Ongoing mentorship
    • Clinical calibration
    • Advanced periodontal education
    • Hygiene Study Clubs
    • Continuing education opportunities
    • Collaborative case discussions
  • Supportive, High-Performing Team Culture: We believe accountability and support should coexist. Our culture values:
    • Professionalism
    • Teamwork
    • Respect
    • Adaptability
    • Emotional maturity
    • Growth mindset
    • Calm, solution-oriented communication
  • Long-Term Stability: We are seeking hygienists who value consistency, long-term relationships, and becoming an integral part of a growing specialty practice.
Responsibilities
  • Perform comprehensive periodontal hygiene evaluations
  • Conduct periodontal charting, oral cancer screenings, and patient assessments
  • Provide implant and periodontal maintenance care
  • Take and review high-quality digital radiographs
  • Educate patients regarding periodontal health and home care
  • Accurately document clinical findings and treatment recommendations
  • Collaborate closely with doctors and team members regarding patient care
  • Participate in clinical calibration and continuing education initiatives
  • Maintain OSHA, infection control, and sterilization standards
  • Support schedule flow and overall clinical operations
Our practice emphasizes consistency, strong systems, clear communication, and collaborative workflows designed to support both patients and team members.

Qualifications
  • Current Arizona Registered Dental Hygienist license
  • Previous experience working in a dental office environment strongly preferred
  • Experienced hygienists encouraged to apply
  • Newly licensed hygienists with prior dental office experience are welcome to apply
  • Local anesthesia certification
  • CPR certification
  • Strong communication and patient education skills
  • Excellent clinical judgment and attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, structured specialty environment
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Willingness to learn, grow, and participate in ongoing clinical development
  • Candidates without prior dental experience may find this specialty environment challenging during onboarding
Preferred
  • Experience in periodontal or specialty practice
  • Experience with implant maintenance
  • Familiarity with digital imaging and periodontal software systems
What Makes Someone Successful Here? Our strongest team members are:
  • Clinically curious
  • Adaptable
  • Detail-oriented
  • Accountable
  • Team-focused
  • Calm under pressure
  • Receptive to coaching and growth
  • Passionate about excellent patient care
Schedule & Flexibility
  • Clinical hours generally run Monday–Thursday
  • Team members arrive by 7:30 AM for morning preparation and huddle
  • Some schedule flexibility and occasional extended days may occur based on patient care needs and operational demands
  • Team members may work between multiple office locations as needed
Benefits & Perks: Depending on eligibility and employment status, benefits may include:
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Specialty clinical development
  • Team events and study clubs
  • Long-term growth opportunities
About Northern Arizona Periodontics

Our Mission: We deliver compassionate, evidence-based periodontal care with precision and integrity—enhancing oral and whole-body health through personalized service, clinical excellence, and meaningful patient relationships.

Our Vision: To be the trusted periodontal team of choice in our community by creating a healing environment where patients feel seen, safe, and supported—every time, with every visit.

Northern Arizona Periodontics is a specialty periodontal and implant practice committed to clinical excellence, advanced patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term relationships with both patients and referring providers.

We are building a team of professionals who care deeply about growth, consistency, teamwork, and creating an exceptional patient experience.

Enjoy the beauty of Northern Arizona while building a meaningful long-term career within a respected specialty practice serving the Cottonwood and Sedona communities, apply today.

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