Sarasota, FL · On-site
$36.50 - $48.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Sarasota, FL · On-site
$36.50 - $48.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Naples, FL · On-site
$35.75 - $47/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Naples, FL · On-site
$35.75 - $47/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$35.25 - $46.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$35.25 - $46.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Daytona Beach, FL · On-site
$36.50 - $48/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Daytona Beach, FL · On-site
$36.50 - $48/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$36 - $47.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$36 - $47.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Inverness, FL · On-site
$28.50 - $37.50/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Inverness, FL · On-site
$28.50 - $37.50/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Merritt Island, FL · On-site
$39.75 - $52.50/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Merritt Island, FL · On-site
$39.75 - $52.50/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$35.50 - $46.75/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$35.50 - $46.75/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$31.25 - $41.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$31.25 - $41.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Gainesville, FL · On-site
$34.50 - $45.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Gainesville, FL · On-site
$34.50 - $45.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$36 - $47.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$36 - $47.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Casselberry, FL · On-site
$33.25 - $43.75/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Casselberry, FL · On-site
$33.25 - $43.75/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Naples, FL · On-site
$35.75 - $47/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Naples, FL · On-site
$35.75 - $47/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Daytona Beach, FL · On-site
$36.50 - $48/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Daytona Beach, FL · On-site
$36.50 - $48/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$28.50 - $37.50/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$28.50 - $37.50/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$36 - $47.50/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$36 - $47.50/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$36 - $47.50/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Tallahassee, FL · On-site
$36 - $47.50/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$35.50 - $46.75/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$35.50 - $46.75/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$36.50 - $48.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$36.50 - $48.25/hr
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients ...
$11.32 - $11.86
4% of jobs
$11.86 - $12.40
12% of jobs
$12.72 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$12.40 - $12.93
15% of jobs
The median wage is $13.42 / hr.
$12.93 - $13.47
21% of jobs
$13.47 - $14.01
19% of jobs
$14.18 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$14.01 - $14.55
12% of jobs
$14.55 - $15.09
6% of jobs
$15.09 - $15.63
4% of jobs
$15.63 - $16.17
3% of jobs
$16.17 - $16.71
2% of jobs
$16.71 - $17.25
1% of jobs
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| Aspect | Orthodontic Lab | Dental Laboratory Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Certifications in orthodontic appliances, dental technology | Certifications in dental prosthetics, crowns, bridges |
| Work Environment | Specialized orthodontic appliance fabrication labs | General dental labs producing various dental prostheses |
| Employer & Industry | Orthodontic practices, dental labs focusing on orthodontics | Dental clinics, labs producing crowns, dentures, implants |
Orthodontic Lab technicians specialize in creating orthodontic appliances like braces and retainers, while Dental Laboratory Technicians produce a broader range of dental prostheses. Both roles require similar certifications and often work in dental labs, but their focus and products differ significantly.
$36.50 - $48.25/hr
Part-time
Re-posted 8 days ago
5.3
Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
JOB PURPOSE
Registered Dental Hygienists are assigned duties and responsibilities which involve licensed professional work providing dental hygiene services. A Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) implements appropriate standard of care therapy, assists a dentist in providing hygiene, periodontal or dental care and treatment, provides dental hygiene assessments, creates treatment plans based on a dentist's diagnosis, and provides oral and overall health care education and instruction to patients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess patients' teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues indicating the presence of any abnormalities or suspected diseases or conditions.
Creates periodontal treatment plans based on the dentist's diagnosis.
Bring to the immediate attention of the dentist any suspected lesion in the mouth or on the teeth.
Thoroughly remove soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stain from teeth, using hand instruments, ultrasoniccavitroninserts, and prophy handpieces.
Instruct patients on good oral hygiene practices, recommend appropriate products or devices for patients' home care, and provide other health care education, as necessary.
Perform prophylaxis in the absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
Perform full mouth debridement, either as a first stage gingivitis therapy or to remove interfering calculus to further enable a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Perform scaling and rootplaningas a periodontal therapy.
Place locally administered antibiotics as supportive periodontal therapy.
Implement irrigation and desensitizing procedures or products as adjunctive to periodontal therapy.
Position and expose dental and carpal radiographic film and sensors.
Perform in-office whitening procedures, including first application of gel, curing the gel, and subsequent applications.
Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants.
Make recommendations as to patients' re-care interval and follow-up needs.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned and allowed under applicable Florida state laws and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be licensed and in good standing with the state of Florida.
Associates orBachelor'sdegree in dental hygiene.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Must be willing to partner with the dentist and work well as a member of the total dental team. Should have visual acuity and manualdexterity, sincethey use dental instruments within a patient's mouth with little room for error.
WORKING CONDITIONS
An RDH works in clean, well-lit offices. Important health safeguardsinclude, butare not limited to strict adherence to proper radiological procedures, infection control protocols, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment when administering anesthetic gas, handling or using cleaning chemicals, or working in the dental laboratory.
An RDH must also wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, at minimum, safety glasses, surgical masks, full arm length gowns/lab coats, and gloves to protect themselves and patients from infectious diseases during all patient care and when handling contaminated instruments or equipment. Open-toe shoes are forbidden, long hair must be pulled back, and fingernails must be kept short and tidy.
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