Dental Hygienist - Lakewood, WA

Discover a dental career in Lakewood, Washington, a community known for its tree-lined neighborhoods, beautiful lakes, and small-town charm just minutes from Tacoma. From peaceful walks around American Lake to cozy local cafés and parks, Lakewood offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—perfect for building meaningful connections both at work and in the community.

About the Role

At Bright Now! Dental, supported by Smile Brands, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: the warm, patient-focused environment of a private practice paired with the training, technology, benefits, and stability of a trusted organization. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you’re passionate about building long-term patient relationships, advancing your clinical skills, and providing compassionate care, you’ll feel right at home here.

• Autonomy with Support: Enjoy the independence of private practice hygiene with the backing of a collaborative, experienced team.
• Growth Made Easy: Access mentorship and company-paid continuing education to help you continue growing in your career.
• Make a Real Patient Impact: Focus on prevention and patient education to support long-term oral health.
• A Culture That Cares: Work in an environment built on kindness, empathy, and mutual respect—for both patients and team members.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Pay

$68.00 - $70.00 per hour

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
• Complimentary continuing education (CEs) 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.