Traveling Hygienist

About the role

You’ll deliver best-in-class clinical care across multiple studios within your market—supporting teams where you’re needed most. Whether covering PTO, supporting leaves, or helping maintain continuity in open roles, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our patients receive consistent, high-quality care across the Tend network.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care — including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing (SRP), gingivitis scaling, oral cancer screenings, Itero scan, sealants, Zoom whitening, Perio Protect, Curodont, fluoride treatments, and patient education — all in alignment with evidence-based clinical guidelines
• Collaborate with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize your schedule, manage sterilization and room turnover, and support patient care and documentation
• Partner with dentists for hygiene exams to identify and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs
• Proactively drive hygiene production by maximizing chair time, recommending preventive care, and supporting same-day treatment opportunities
• Work within Tend’s Team (Assisted) Hygiene model, partnering closely with dedicated dental assistants to deliver efficient, high-quality care, enhance the patient experience, and create a more supported, team-driven clinical environment
• Maintain strong relationships with patients through clear communication, trust-building, and personalized education
• Collaborate closely with the broader studio team — including doctors, assistants, and operations leaders — to ensure seamless patient care
• Engage in ongoing professional development through CE opportunities, internal hygiene forums, and peer collaboration

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Current, active hygiene license in the state you’re applying for
• Current Anesthesia/Nitrous license in applicable state
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Comfort with digital charting and x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care

Qualifications

• Adaptable, high-performing hygienist who enjoys variety, thrives in dynamic environments, and wants to expand their clinical experience across different teams and studios
• Maintains a predictable schedule and strong earning potential

Skills

• Comfort with digital charting and x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate and monthly bonus based on production
• Top earning Hygienists make $73/hr with bonus
• Transparency and support to help you thrive

Pay

$52 USD - $58 USD

Schedule

Full-time position (32–40 hours/week including AM/PM shifts)