Overview
Dental Hygienist – Bright Now! Dental | Oakland, CA
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality preventive and therapeutic hygiene care
- Educate patients on oral health, hygiene techniques, and treatment plans
- Perform assessments including periodontal charting and risk evaluations
- Partner closely with dentists and team members to ensure comprehensive care
- Create a comfortable, positive experience for every patient
What You’ll Bring
- Active state dental hygienist license (or eligibility)
- A patient-first mindset with strong communication skills
- Commitment to clinical excellence and continuous learning
- Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment
What You’ll Gain
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Continuing education and professional development support
- A stable, growth-oriented organization with career mobility
- A meaningful role where your work directly improves lives
Schedule (days/hours)Monday- Friday
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$65-$75 / HR
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.
