Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), 1 to 5 Days a Week, Chula Vista Job Posting
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Job Description
About the Role
We're a family dental practice serving patients of all ages, in a standalone building on almost an acre of garden. We're looking for one or two hygienists to cover five days a week, and you can work as many or as few of those days as you like.
We pay a per diem of $480 a day.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with a one-hour lunch. Choose 1 to 5 days, in any combination.
Why hygienists like working here:
- A steady pace of up to 8 patients a day, one per hour, with no double booking
- A fee-for-service and PPO office, so you have time for thorough, quality care
- Laser periodontal care with the AMD Picasso diode laser
- A modern office with 11 operatories, CEREC, Invisalign, and implants
- A supportive, close-knit team led by Dr. Uyen Thompson (USC 2008, Master's in Oral Implantology)
- Flexible scheduling built around the days you want
What you'll do:
- Prophies, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing
- Laser bacterial reduction (LBR) and laser-assisted periodontal therapy (LAPT)
- X-rays, perio charting, and oral cancer screenings
- Patient education and helping patients understand their treatment plans
- Keeping clear, accurate notes in Dentrix
What we're looking for:
- An active California RDH license
- Current CPR or BLS certification
- Laser certification for LBR and LAPT
- California local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification preferred
- A warm, patient-focused attitude
To apply: Submit your resume through DentalPost and tell us which days you'd like to work. We'll reply within 24 hours.
About the Practice
Thompson Center for Dentistry is a family dental practice in Chula Vista caring for patients of all ages. Our office sits in a standalone building on almost an acre of garden with white palms, a calm, beautiful place to work. Led by Dr. Uyen Thompson (USC 2008, Master's in Oral Implantology), our all-team-focused office has 11 operatories and modern technology including CEREC same-day crowns, Invisalign, implants, the Solea laser, and the AMD Picasso diode laser for laser periodontal care. We're a fee-for-service and PPO office that schedules one patient per hour per provider with no double booking, so you have time to do your best work.
What You'll Do
- X-rays, perio charting, and oral cancer screenings
- Prophies, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing
- Laser bacterial reduction (LBR) and laser-assisted periodontal therapy (LAPT)
- Patient education and helping patients understand their treatment plans
- Keeping clear, accurate notes in Dentrix
What You'll Bring
Required
- Active California RDH license
- Current CPR or BLS certification
Preferred
- California local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification
- Laser certification for LBR and LAPT
Posted / Updated: Oct 15, 2026 | ID: 566683