Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Why Choose The Dentists' Office Team?

Ready to trade the big-city grind for an established, highly respected dental home? For over 20 years, The Dentists' Office has been the gold standard for high-quality, comprehensive family care in Fallon, Fernley, and the surrounding Northern Nevada communities.

When you join our technically competent, helpful team, you are backed by an extraordinary, collaborative "one-stop-shop" network of multi-specialty providers:

• Advanced General & Preventive Care: Led by experienced clinicians like Dr. James Smerdon (UNLV/Louisville graduate specializing in implant placement and decay prevention), Dr. Steven Calderwood (University of Utah graduate focusing on lifetime tooth preservation), and Dr. Derek Johnson (Fallon native and UNLV honors graduate dedicated to precision-driven education).
• Pediatric Expertise: Managed by Dr. David Faltys, a board-certified pediatric diplomate and former Chief Resident from New York, who excels at turning intimidating procedures into effortless, positive experiences for children.
• Sedation & Advanced Oral Surgery: Delivered close to home by Dr. Bryan Horgan (a 4th-generation Nevadan specializing in gentle sedation) and Dr. Ryan Falke (a former network engineer, BYU robotics researcher, and Loma Linda-trained Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon).
• ABO Board-Certified Orthodontics: Supported across our regional footprint by Dr. James Mungcal (UOP Dugoni graduate and former NYC Chief Resident) and Dr. Jonathan Starley (Sparks native and UOP residency graduate), both delivering elite, customized structural alignment.

At our practice, patients are treated like family, and team members are given the resources to thrive. If you are looking for a patient-centered clinical home that utilizes advanced technology and fosters a positive, laughter-filled team environment, your chair is waiting!

What We're Looking For (Qualifications & Key Search Terms)

• Licensure: Active Nevada Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license (or currently in the active process of transferring credentials).
• Certifications: Current BLS/CPR certification (we fully cover your regular recertification fees!).
• Advanced Therapy: Laser Certification is highly preferred (if you don't hold it yet, we will completely fund and coordinate your certification upon hire!).
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with modern practice management software, digital charting, and radiography systems (experience with Open Dental, is a major plus).
• Clinical Excellence: Deep understanding of periodontal therapy rules, root planning (SRP), dental sealant application, and customized preventive treatment mapping.
• Mindset: An exceptionally collaborative team-first attitude, sharp attention to detail, and a passion for patient education.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Comprehensive Periodontal Therapy: Deliver expert preventive cleanings, diagnostic charting, detailed periodontal tracking, soft-tissue management, and root planning (SRP).
• Patient-Centered Advocacy: Educate children, adolescents, adults, and seniors on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and customized diet/nutrition routines.
• Multi-Specialty Co-Diagnosis: Work hand-in-hand with our general dentists, pediatric specialists, oral surgeons, and orthodontists to coordinate comprehensive, conservative long-term treatment plans.
• Pristine Clinical Standards: Maintain an efficient, comforting room turnover flow while following absolute sterilization and infection control protocols.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks That Make You Smile (30+ Hours/Week):

• Premium Wages: Direct $50.00/hr base rate supplemented by a highly lucrative performance bonus structure.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage tailored to your needs.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement fund with a generous Company Match to build your future security.
• Time to Recharge: Accrual-based Paid Time Off (PTO) + 6 Paid Holidays.
• Financial Protection: Firm financial safety nets including Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Support & Discounts: Total well-being support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), dedicated team reward initiatives, and exclusive staff service discounts.

Ready to Join Northern Nevada's Elite Clinical Family?

• If you are a motivated, patient-focused Dental Hygienist looking to build an extraordinary career alongside top-tier specialists, don't wait.
• This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a drug screen. We follow CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to ensure a safe environment.
• The Dentists' Office is a proud affiliate of Bluetree Dental, an organization dedicated to changing lives and dentistry. With partners across multiple states, Bluetree focuses on pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general dentistry.

Bluetree's Mission and Vision

• Mission: To give people something to smile about, today, and tomorrow.
• Vision: Changing lives, changing dentistry.

Core Values That Guide Us

• Caring: Prioritize the needs of patients, team members, and practices.
• Creative: Foster innovation and explore better ways to enhance dental care.
• Credible: Build trust through experience, education, authenticity, and unwavering commitment.
• Commitment: Stay dedicated to our values, mission, and vision.