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Registered Dental Hygienist

Location: San Jose, California

Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2026


Job Summary
We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to provide comprehensive periodontal and preventive dental care to children and adults in a community health setting. Working under the supervision of a dentist, the RDH will improve oral health outcomes for underserved populations, often participating in mobile clinics, school-based programs, and community outreach initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Direct Patient Care: Perform scaling and root planing, remove hard/soft deposits, and polish teeth.
  2. Preventive Care: Apply preventive agents, including fluoride and sealant applications.
  3. Diagnostics & Assessment: Take digital X-rays, intra-oral photos, and perform oral screenings for gum disease and oral cancer.
  4. Patient Education: Instruct patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques, provide nutritional counseling, and support tobacco cessation.
  5. Clinical Support: Maintain patient records in an electronic medical record (EMR) system, sharpen hand instruments, and assist with sterilization.
  6. Outreach: Support community outreach programs and remote sites, offering screenings and preventive services.

Required Qualifications
  • Active state Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License.
  • Radiation Safety Certificate (X-ray license).
  • Experience in a fast-paced or community health clinic (FQHC) setting preferred.
  • Proficiency in preventive dentistry, patient management, and electronic health records.
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel between clinic sites and perform outreach services.

Preferred Qualifications (if any)
  1. Experience working in mobile dental clinics or school-based programs.
  2. Familiarity with underserved patient populations and community health initiatives.

Certifications (if any)
  1. Active RDH license (California).
  2. Radiation Safety Certificate required.

Education: High School