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Full or Part Time Dental Hygienist

Karla R McDonald DDS LLCWisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin🇺🇸United StatesPosted 19 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States

Posted

6 days ago

Patient Care

Job Description

Provide comprehensive prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling & root planing according to established periodontal protocols.
Perform periodontal assessments, charting, oral cancer screenings, radiographs, and intraoral photography.
Administer local anesthetic and provide local chemotherapeutic and laser therapy as prescribed.
Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, nutrition, and prevention.
Build trusting relationships while ensuring patient comfort and reducing anxiety.
Collaborate closely with the Doctor to identify clinical findings and develop appropriate patient care.
Maintain accurate clinical records and follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards.
Prepare for each day by reviewing charts, participating in daily huddles, and maintaining an efficient schedule.
Support recare and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Current Wisconsin RDH license.
Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene.
Current CPR certification and authorization/certification for local anesthetic and nitrous oxide as applicable.
Strong periodontal assessment and instrumentation skills.
Excellent communication and patient education skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to clinical excellence.
Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality of care.
Experience with practice-management and digital imaging software preferred.
Commitment to continuing education and professional growth.

401(k) retirement plan
Health insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing education and professional development
A practice that values clinical excellence over simply “getting through the schedule”
Supportive Doctor–Hygienist collaboration and established periodontal protocols
Opportunity to provide comprehensive periodontal care, including SRP, local anesthesia, laser therapy, and local chemotherapeutics
Modern digital diagnostic technology
Collaborative, team-oriented environment
Opportunity to develop meaningful, long-term patient relationships

If you are passionate about exceptional clinical care, periodontal health, and creating an outstanding patient experience, we would love to meet you!

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