Willoughby Dental Team is hiring: Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist (30+ hours/week)If you love patient care and want a team that has your back, we'd love to meet you.We're hiring a
full-time hygienist (30+ hours/week) in
Willoughby, OH, aka the historic downtown, local spots to eat, and weekend farmer's market energy.
Pay + bonuses + benefits (the part your bank account cares about)- $45-$55/hr
- Production-based bonuses available (good care should come with good pay)
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Full-time benefits (30+ hours/week):
Medical + Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, and more
Location perks (because your life is not just operatory lighting)Willoughby brings the good vibes:
- Historic, walkable downtown with local restaurants and shops
- Community events like the Saturday farmers market (May-Oct) and seasonal festivals
- Quick access to parks/trails along the Chagrin River and Lake Erie nearby
Your doctor team (aka: the people you'll actually like collaborating with)You'll be supported by a group of doctors with serious training and a patient-first style:
- Dr. Richard P. Adelstein, DDS
OSU undergrad + Case Western dental, GPR residency, and a career-long commitment to learning through study clubs and professional societies. - Dr. Melanie Adelstein, DMD
Case Western grad with a hospital dentistry residency at Loyola, plus ACLS/BLS training. Third-generation dentist who brings both skill and calm to the room. - Dr. Philip J. Weiss, DDS
Case Western-trained, leadership experience, and special interest in dental lasers (masters certification/training). Known for a gentle, caring approach. - Dr. Paloma Muñoz
Cleveland-based via the Dominican Republic, with experience across oral surgery, implants, endo, restorative, and more. Passionate about comprehensive care and patient outcomes.
Translation: you're not getting "hygiene in a silo." You're getting a team.
The job (hygiene, but done right)- Provide excellent preventive + periodontal care (prophys, perio maintenance, SRP as appropriate)
- Educate patients in a real-world, no-shame way
("You only floss before appointments?" Great. That means you already own floss. We can build from there.) - Complete thorough assessments and documentation
- Collaborate with doctors on treatment planning and oral-systemic health
- Maintain strong infection control and a calm, welcoming patient experience
You're a great fit if...- You have an active Ohio RDH license (or can obtain)
- You're clinically solid and patient-friendly
- You want a practice that respects your time, your skills, and your judgment
- You like teamwork, structure, and a workplace that doesn't run on panic
