Registered Dental Hygienist

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PopUp Smiles

Registered Dental Hygienist

San Juan Capistrano, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

    ** San Juan Capistrano, CA | Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | $60–$65/Hour**

    Join Our Hygiene Team at PopUp Smiles

    At PopUp Smiles , we believe great dental care comes from building relationships with patients, taking the time to educate them, and providing treatment that supports their long-term oral health.

    We're looking for an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our traditional dental office in San Juan Capistrano, California.

    This opportunity offers a consistent three-day schedule, working Tuesday through Thursday, alongside a dental team that values quality care, communication, and a positive patient experience.

    What You'll Do

    • Perform dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, and other hygiene procedures within the California RDH scope of practice.
    • Assess patients' periodontal health, document clinical findings, and identify areas requiring additional attention.
    • Take dental radiographs as appropriate and permitted by California law.
    • Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and preventive care.
    • Review medical and dental histories before treatment.
    • Communicate clinical findings and treatment recommendations to the dentist.
    • Maintain accurate clinical records and periodontal charting.
    • Follow infection control, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.
    • Work closely with the dental team to provide an organized and comfortable patient experience.

    Qualifications

    • Active California Registered Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
    • Current CPR/BLS certification.
    • Strong knowledge of preventive dentistry and periodontal treatment.
    • Experience with periodontal charting, scaling and root planing, and patient education.
    • Excellent communication and patient care skills.
    • Ability to manage appointments efficiently without compromising quality.
    • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with the dentist and clinical team.

    Experience with digital dental records and Dentrix Ascend is a plus.

    Schedule & Compensation

    • ** Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday**
    • ** $60–$65 per hour** , depending on experience
    • Consistent three-day workweek
    • On-site position in San Juan Capistrano

    Interested?

    If you're an RDH who enjoys patient education, preventive care, and building lasting relationships with patients, we'd like to hear from you.

    ** PopUp Smiles is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.**