Dental Hygienist

Job overview

The Dental Hygienist role is an onsite, part-time position in Anchorage, AK. Compensation is not specified. Alaska Premier Dental Group describes a patient-centered practice with flexible full- or part-time scheduling and a supportive, mentoring environment. The hygienist provides preventive dental care, assesses and screens patients’ oral health, takes digital X-rays, and educates patients on oral hygiene. The role also documents care in electronic health records and collaborates with the dental team to support comprehensive patient care.

What you'll do

• Perform dental cleanings, scaling, and polishing
• assess and screen patients for oral health conditions
• take digital dental X-rays
• administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
• educate patients on oral hygiene and personalized care
• document treatment plans, progress notes, and medical history in EHR systems such as Dentrix
• follow infection-control and safety protocols
• collaborate with the dental team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

dental hygienist

dental hygiene

patient education

oral health

digital x-rays

dentrix

infection control

anchorage ak

alaska premier dental group

alaska rdh license

flexible scheduling

medical vision dental

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• supplemental Aflac insurance
• 401(k)
• uniform allowance
• professional development assistance.

Why this role

The posting requires a valid Alaska Registered Dental Hygienist license and an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene; laser certification is preferred.

About the employer

Alaska Premier Dental Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.