Dental Hygienist

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics

Dental Hygienist

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist who wants the stability of a top-tier market rate ($50-$55/hr) without sacrificing weekends or clinical independence. At Bright Now! Dental, we’ve built a culture that respects your expertise and protects your work‑life balance.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Highly Competitive Pay: Earn between $50.00 – $55.00 per hour, positioning you among the top earners in the Sandusky area.
• $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus: We value your transition and offer a significant upfront incentive to join our team.
• True Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent Monday–Thursday schedule with No Weekends, ensuring your time away from the office is truly yours.
• Clinical Autonomy: We trust you to provide care your way. Work with supportive doctors in a collaborative environment where your voice in co‑diagnosis actually matters.
• Quality Over Volume: We provide the technology and support staff necessary for you to focus on thorough patient education and relationship‑building, not just chair turnover.

What We Offer

• Full Benefits Suite: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Career Growth: Access to complimentary CEs, internal mentorship, and advancement opportunities within the Smile Brands network.
• Modern Environment: Work with updated operatories and efficient digital systems designed to let you practice at your best.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Flexible with days and hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care without feeling rushed: provide thorough cleanings, assessments, and preventive care using modern tools that support—not slow down—your day.
• Build meaningful patient relationships: educate and coach patients in a supportive, judgment‑free way that actually makes a difference.
• Collaborate as a true clinical partner: work alongside doctors who value your input in co‑diagnosing and treatment planning.
• Create a comfortable patient experience: help patients feel at ease, heard, and cared for from start to finish.
• Work with technology that helps you succeed: digital tools and updated equipment, plus ongoing support to keep your skills sharp.

Qualifications

• Are a licensed Dental Hygienist (or graduating soon) who takes pride in providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• Enjoy educating and connecting with patients—and want the time and support to do it the right way.
• Are a new grad or experienced clinician—we offer support, mentorship, and a team that meets you where you are.
• Value a collaborative, respectful environment where your clinical judgment is trusted and your voice matters.
• Prioritize patient safety and care standards (current CPR certification or willingness to obtain).

Compensation

$50–$55 per hour with a $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus.

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 401(k) 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.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.