Dental Hygienist Job Posting
Urgently hiring
OnCall Dental Urgent Care
Job Description
About the Role
At OnCall Dental Urgent Care in Tempe, under the clinical leadership of Dr. Michael Greding, DDS and Dr. Joshua Heyrend, DMD, our mission is to treat every patient as the most important person in our practice. We have built a unique, high-touch practice model that bridges the gap between fast emergency relief and ongoing, high-quality preventive care.
As our Dental Hygienist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional preventive care, periodontal therapy, and oral health education. Partnering directly with Dr. Greding, Dr. Heyrend, and our skilled support staff, you will utilize modern hygiene protocols and laser therapy to help emergency and routine patients transition into optimal long-term oral health.
What You'll Do
- Comprehensive Hygiene Care: Perform adult and pediatric prophylaxis, deep scaling and root planing (SRP), and full-mouth debridement with a gentle, thorough approach.
- Soft-Tissue Laser Therapy: Administer laser periodontal therapy and laser-assisted decontamination in accordance with Arizona guidelines and office protocols.
- Periodontal Screening & Diagnostics: Conduct detailed periodontal evaluations, review medical histories, measure probing depths, and perform oral cancer screenings.
- Digital Radiography: Capture crisp, low-radiation digital X-rays and intraoral images to support doctor diagnostics and treatment planning.
- Patient Education & Case Acceptance: Educate patients on home care regimens, periodontal health, and the importance of routine maintenance following urgent or restorative treatments.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain immaculate operatory sanitation and sterilization adhering strictly to OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA standards.
What You'll Bring
Required
- Active Arizona Dental Hygienist License: Current, unencumbered license issued by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners
- Anesthesia Certification: Active Arizona Local Anesthesia Certification
- Laser Certification: Active Arizona Dental Laser Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification: Current Basic Life Support
- Clinical Expertise: 1+ years of experience with strong proficiency in periodontal disease identification, SRP execution, and soft-tissue therapy, paired with a reassuring chairside manner.
Preferred
- Nitrous Oxide Credentials: Arizona Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Certification
Posted / Updated: Oct 02, 2026 | ID: 566183