Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist — Makowski Dental

Makowski Dental is growing, and we’d love to welcome a great Dental Hygienist to our team!

Full-Time and Part-Time Available!

For more than 40 years, Makowski Dental has been proud to provide high-quality, personalized dental care to patients throughout Colorado. As a boutique dental practice, we’re able to focus on what matters most: our patients, our team, and delivering exceptional care in a welcoming environment.

We’re looking for a passionate, compassionate Dental Hygienist who takes pride in patient care, enjoys building relationships, and wants to be part of a close-knit practice where your work truly makes a difference.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• $65-70/hour, based on experience
• Flexible scheduling — we’re happy to discuss which days work best for you
• Boutique practice with a strong focus on individualized patient care
• Employee health benefits
• Uniform allowance
• Wellness time
• Convenient location with easy access from both Denver and Aurora

Your Schedule

• Daily morning huddles at 7:15am
• Monday and Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm with 1 hour break,
• Tuesday and Thursday 7:30am - 4pm with 30-minute break
• Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm.
• We’re consider candidates interested in a full-time or part-time opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As a Dental Hygienist at Makowski Dental, you’ll play an important role in both patient care and education. Responsibilities include:

• Perform comprehensive patient screenings, including oral health assessments, medical history review, oral cancer screenings, head and neck examinations, charting, and vital signs
• Take digital radiographs
• Provide excellent preventive hygiene care, including proficiency with Cavitron and Prophy Jet
• Perform periodontal charting and assess hard and soft tissues
• Apply preventive treatments such as sealants and fluoride
• Take impressions when needed
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, brushing, flossing, nutrition, and maintaining optimal oral health
• Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit
• Accurately document existing restorations, decay, periodontal conditions, and recommended treatment
• Follow practice protocols for infection control, biohazard safety, quality assurance, referrals, implants, periodontal care, and emergency procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile treatment environment
• Build positive, trusting relationships with patients and contribute to a great overall patient experience

What We’re Looking For

• Active Colorado RDH license
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• A compassionate, positive attitude
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in providing outstanding patient care

Join Our Team

Makowski Dental
1220 S Parker Road, Suite 104
Denver, CO 80231

Conveniently located near the Parker Road/Mississippi Avenue intersection, our office is easily accessible from Denver and Aurora.

If you’re looking for a flexible hygienist position where you can provide excellent care, build meaningful patient relationships, and work with a supportive dental team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and come grow with Makowski Dental!

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