Dental Hygienist

Full job description ***$6,000 Signing Bonus + HEALTH INSURANCE
*** At Fairbanks Family Dental Care, we believe great hygiene teams are built through collaboration, support, growth, and shared ownership — not isolation. We are a large, team-oriented group practice in Fairbanks seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist who wants more than simply “clocking in and cleaning teeth.” Our hygienists play a major leadership role in patient education, co-diagnosis, treatment acceptance, and practice growth.

We value your voice, your clinical judgment, and your contribution to improving the health of our community.

• Multiple dentists
• Experienced hygienists
• Assistants and front office team members

• Weekly team training meetings
• Monthly hygiene department calibration meetings
• In-office continuing education opportunities
• CE support provided by the practice
• Cross-training and leadership development

• Connection
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Compassion
• Fun & Food (positive, respectful, no-gossip environment)

• Provide preventive and periodontal hygiene services for children and adults
• Perform assessments of teeth, periodontal tissues, and oral health conditions
• Administer local anesthetic as permitted by Alaska licensure
• Educate patients and build value in oral health and treatment
• Collaborate with doctors regarding co-diagnosis and treatment planning
• Support a productive and positive patient experience
  
  Participate in team meetings, calibration, and ongoing training
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient confidentiality
• Contribute positively to overall office flow and teamwork
• Schedule:
  
  4‑day work week only (average of 7 patients per day) Monday–Thursday 8am‑4pm with a paid 30‑minute lunch break

Required

• Active Registered Dental Hygienist license
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Desire to grow professionally and clinically

Preferred

• Local anesthetic and nitrous oxide certification
• Experience in a collaborative or group practice setting

• $6,000 signing bonus or relocation assistance available
• Health Insurance
• Health and Childcare FSA
• Monthly profit sharing
• 401(k) + matching
• Paid time off
• Employee & Family discount
• Professional development assistance
• Continuing education support

• Wants to collaborate instead of working on an island
• Values growth and continuing education
• Enjoys building relationships with patients and teammates
• Wants to contribute ideas and help shape the practice
• Appreciates a positive, high-performing team culture