Dental Hygienist

At Newport Dental, supported by Smile Brands, we offer the best of both worlds – the warm, patient-focused feel of private practice with the training, technology, benefits, and stability of a supportive organization. If you’re passionate about building lasting patient relationships, expanding your clinical skills, or making a meaningful impact in your community, you’ll find it all here. Enjoy a growth-oriented, supportive workplace that takes care of you, so you can take care of patients. Why You’ll Love This Role Autonomy with support. Enjoy the autonomy of private practice backed by a collaborative team. Growth made easy. Access mentorship and company-paid CE to advance your skills. Real Patient Impact. Focus on prevention and education to improve long‑term health. A culture that cares. Join a team that leads with kindness, empathy, and respect. Schedule (days/hours) Monday (8-5), Friday (8-5) and Saturday (8-2) 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 $55-$60 per 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smile Brands Inc.