Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands

• $93K — $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to obtain licensure in the state of practice.
  • Welcomes new graduates, promoting a supportive entry into the profession.
  • Current CPR certification is mandatory.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient engagement.
  • Strong enthusiasm for patient care, education, and prevention.
  • Dedication to delivering an exceptional patient experience.
  • Positive, collaborative mindset when working with patients and the team.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care based on current evidence.
  • Conduct assessments, diagnostics, and preventive treatments within the hygienist's scope.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and its importance to overall health.
  • Build trusting relationships with patients in a welcoming environment.
  • Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to tailor patient treatments.
  • Stay updated on dental technology and best practices to enhance care.
  • Ensure accurate clinical documentation and adherence to safety standards.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options available.
  • Access to health savings account and telemedicine services.
  • Flexible spending accounts to manage healthcare costs.
  • Life and disability insurance for added security.
  • Employee discount programs including pet insurance.
  • 401k plan for retirement savings and planning.
  • Complimentary continuing education (CE) opportunities and training support for professional growth.
Full Job Description
Schedule (days/hours)

Monday 7-5pm Tuesday 7-5pm
Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
  • Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
  • Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
  • Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
  • Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.


Qualifications

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
  • New graduates are welcome!
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for patient care, education and prevention.
  • Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
  • A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.

Compensation

$45-$50 an hour
About Us

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.

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