Overview
Dental Hygienist – Monarch Dental | Hot Springs, Arkansas
As part of Monarch Dental, supported by Smile Brands, you’ll enjoy the close-knit feel of a local practice with the resources, technology, benefits, and professional development of a larger organization behind you.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care based on each patient's individual needs.
- Perform periodontal charting, radiographs, oral health assessments, prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and other hygiene services within your scope of practice.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, preventive care, and recommended treatment.
- Partner with the dentist to identify treatment needs and support comprehensive patient care.
- Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their dental care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation while following established safety and infection-control standards.
- Contribute to a positive, welcoming environment for patients and teammates.
What We’re Looking For
- Current Arkansas Dental Hygienist license, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain prior to starting.
- A patient-first approach and strong communication skills.
- Someone who enjoys educating patients and building lasting relationships.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply—we welcome hygienists at every stage of their career.
Build Your Career at Monarch Dental
Whether you're an experienced hygienist looking for a practice where you can have more impact or a new graduate ready to build your confidence and skills, Monarch Dental in Hot Springs offers an environment where you can grow while doing work that matters.
Come build relationships, improve smiles, and grow your hygiene career with us.
Schedule (days/hours)M, T, Th, Fr 8am-5pm
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
- Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
- Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
- Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
- Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.
Qualifications
Who We’re Looking For
- A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
- Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
- A current CPR certification
Compensation$48-$50 per hour
About
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
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