Registered Dental Hygienist

Practice: Great Smiles Dental Care

Location: Surprise, AZ (14800 W Mountain View Blvd, Suite 200)

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Compensation: $48.00 – $52.00 / hour DOE + Monthly Hygiene Bonus Potential + Monthly Team Performance Bonus Potential

At Great Smiles Dental Care
, we are led by Dr. Eric Wendelschafer
, a clinician dedicated to providing meticulous "gentle dentistry" in a state-of-the-art environment. Built on a strong work ethic, deep community roots, and family values, our 5-star rated practice in Surprise, AZ focuses on quality patient care, thorough patient education, and treating every individual like family. Operating out of a modern 5-operatory facility, our team consists of 2 dedicated doctors, 4 dental assistants, 2 experienced RDHs, and 3 front office staff members who collaborate in a low-stress, "no-drama" environment.

We are seeking a passionate, patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our close-knit clinical team on a full-time basis as an extension of our growing practice. In this role, you will act as a key preventive partner, delivering exceptional dental hygiene, advanced periodontal care, and patient education. If you thrive in a supportive, high-end private practice environment where your expertise is respected and patient relationships come first, Great Smiles Dental Care is the ideal place to elevate your clinical career.

• Preventative & Periodontal Leadership: Provide comprehensive preventive dental hygiene care, scaling and root planing, and advanced periodontal therapy using laser protocols according to practice standard-of-care guidelines.

• Patient Comfort & Pain Management: Administer local anesthesia and comfort amenities to deliver an anxiety-free, gentle clinical experience.

• Patient Education & Advocacy: Educate patients on oral health, disease prevention, and treatment recommendations to help them understand the "why" behind their care.

• Clinical
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work seamlessly alongside Dr. Wendelschafer, associate doctors, dental assistants, and administrative staff to ensure smooth operatory turnarounds and schedule efficiency.

• Active Arizona Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License
  .

• Active Arizona Local Anesthesia Certification
  .

• Active Laser Certification
  .

• Active CPR / BLS Certification
  .

• 1+ years of active chairside RDH experience in a private or general dentistry practice.

• Proficiency with digital x-rays, intraoral imaging, and dental practice management software.

• Genuine commitment to high clinical standards, patient warmth, and collaborative teamwork.

• Experience with dental practice management software systems (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental).

• Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Enjoy an early departure every Friday afternoon!)

• Pay Rate: $48.00 – $52.00 / hour DOE + Monthly Hygiene Bonus Potential + Monthly Team Performance Bonus Potential

• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to full Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and 401(k) Retirement plans.

• Work Environment: State-of-the-art 5-operatory facility fully equipped with modern digital technology, robust administrative support, and an encouraging team dynamic.