Dental Hygienist

About the Role

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll play an important role in helping patients achieve healthier smiles and better overall health. You’ll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your scope, build meaningful relationships with patients, and work alongside a collaborative dental team. Whether you’re an experienced hygienist or a new graduate beginning your career, you’ll have access to clinical support, continuing education, and opportunities to keep growing your skills.

• Practice at the top of your scope — Use your clinical skills, education, and expertise to make a meaningful difference in patient care.
• Build patient relationships — Educate and empower patients to take an active role in their oral and overall health.
• Work as a team — Collaborate with dentists and fellow hygienists to provide personalized, comprehensive care.
• Keep growing — Access company-paid CE, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Make an impact — Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident about their care.
• Join a team that cares — Work in a supportive, welcoming environment where kindness, empathy, and respect matter.

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.

Pay

$50-$55 per hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Benefits

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• 401k plan

As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary continuing education (CE) and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

About Us

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. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices.