Job Description
Job Description
Join Norwood Park Periodontics, our forward-thinking periodontal specialty practice, as a Registered Dental Hygienist and elevate your career! This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge tools, including lasers and high-end diagnostic equipment, while promoting comprehensive periodontal and implant dentistry.
We're looking for an upbeat, friendly hygienist who brings a positive attitude and a commitment to patient-centered care. At Norwood Park Periodontics, you'll find a culture built on mutual respect, integrity, and a shared sense of fun. Enjoy competitive compensation, 401(k) retirement benefits, mentorship, and on-site training designed to help you thrive and advance in your career. If you're excited to join a team that values growth, collaboration, and innovation, this is the place for you!
Benefits for the Registered Dental Hygienist :
401(k) / IRA retirement plan
1 hour lunch period
Training on-site
Mentorship
Schedule for the Registered Dental Hygienist :
Tuesday 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm
Wednesday 11 : 00 am - 7 : 00 pm
Thursday 8 : 30 am - 6 : 00 pm
Responsibilities and Requirements of the Registered Dental Hygienist :
3-5 years of experience preferred
Team player
Prophy / periodontal Maintenance : 60 minutes
Implant maintenance : 30 minutes
Ensure patients feel comfortable and well-informed
Conduct comprehensive oral assessments and evaluate medical histories
Identify conditions such as periodontal disease, occlusal trauma, oral pathology, and caries
Perform non-surgical periodontal therapies such as laser-assisted scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance and implant maintenance
Gather and interpret salivary diagnostics
Educate patients on proper oral care
Provide post-operative instructions to patients
Take digital X-rays
Maintain paperless documentation
Communicate patient care with referral practices
Monitor supplies and treatment room
Participate in the advancement of the practice
Registered Dental Hygienist • Chicago, IL, US