# Full or Part Time Dental Hygienist

**Company:** [Karla R McDonald DDS LLC](null/companies/gNCLFiE1XJuvEz1EpcPozf.md)
**Location:** Wisconsin Rapids, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Hygienist Team

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## Description

-   Provide comprehensive prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling & root planing according to established periodontal protocols.
-   Perform periodontal assessments, charting, oral cancer screenings, radiographs, and intraoral photography.
-   Administer local anesthetic and provide local chemotherapeutic and laser therapy as prescribed.
-   Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, nutrition, and prevention.
-   Build trusting relationships while ensuring patient comfort and reducing anxiety.
-   Collaborate closely with the Doctor to identify clinical findings and develop appropriate patient care.
-   Maintain accurate clinical records and follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards.
-   Prepare for each day by reviewing charts, participating in daily huddles, and maintaining an efficient schedule.
-   Support recare and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

## Requirements

-   Current Wisconsin RDH license.
-   Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene.
-   Current CPR certification and authorization/certification for local anesthetic and nitrous oxide as applicable.
-   Strong periodontal assessment and instrumentation skills.
-   Excellent communication and patient education skills.
-   High attention to detail and commitment to clinical excellence.
-   Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality of care.
-   Experience with practice-management and digital imaging software preferred.
-   Commitment to continuing education and professional growth.

## Benefits

-   **401(k) retirement plan**
-   **Health insurance**
-   **Short-term and long-term disability insurance**
-   **Paid Time Off (PTO)**
-   Continuing education and professional development
-   A practice that values clinical excellence over simply “getting through the schedule”
-   Supportive Doctor–Hygienist collaboration and established periodontal protocols
-   Opportunity to provide comprehensive periodontal care, including SRP, local anesthesia, laser therapy, and local chemotherapeutics
-   Modern digital diagnostic technology
-   Collaborative, team-oriented environment
-   Opportunity to develop meaningful, long-term patient relationships

-   **If you are passionate about exceptional clinical care, periodontal health, and creating an outstanding patient experience, we would love to meet you!**