Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Join a team that believes dentistry is about more than just teeth. It is about total health.

At Waterford Dental, we take a whole-health, root-cause approach to care. We connect oral health with airway, sleep, and systemic wellness, helping patients understand how everything in the body works together. Our goal is simple: deliver proactive, personalized care that prevents complex issues and supports lifelong health.

Our patients choose us because we provide answers, not guesswork , in a calm, on-time, and highly supportive environment. Our team is collaborative, growth-focused, and deeply committed to continuing education and modern clinical excellence.

If you're a hygienist who wants to go beyond routine care and truly impact patients’ overall health, you will fit right in.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and assess periodontal and overall oral-systemic health

• Perform preventive, gingivitis, and periodontal therapies

• Capture radiographs and digital scans for diagnosis and documentation

• Educate patients on the connection between oral health and whole-body wellness

• Contribute to individualized treatment planning using advanced diagnostics (including saliva and bacterial testing)

• Support a patient experience that is calm, informative, and relationship-driven

What Makes This Role Different

• Whole-health dentistry focus including oral-systemic connection, airway, and long-term wellness

• Advanced technology and techniques , including:

  • Saliva and bacterial testing for precise diagnosis

  • Airflow technology for modern hygiene care

  • Laser therapy as needed

• A proactive, prevention-first philosophy

• A team that prioritizes education, growth, and clinical excellence

• A culture built on compassion, trust, and personalized care

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

• Active Nebraska hygiene license

• CPR certification

• A passion for patient education and whole-health dentistry

• A team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

• Commitment to continuous learning and growth

Who You Are

You are not just checking boxes. You are curious, engaged, and motivated to understand why conditions exist, not just treat them. You enjoy educating patients, building relationships, and being part of a practice that values innovation and purpose.

Our Culture

We are a close-knit, highly trained team that values:

• Compassion and patient comfort

• Clear communication and trust-building

• Continuous improvement and education

• A welcoming, positive workplace

We strive to create an environment where team members feel supported, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Summary

Waterford Dental is a whole-health dental practice in Bennington, NE, built for people who want to think bigger than “just teeth.” The team connects dentistry with breathing, sleep, airway health, development, prevention, and long-term wellness, giving patients clearer answers and more thoughtful care under one roof. For potential hires, this is a place to grow clinically, work with advanced technology, keep learning, and be part of a team that values education, compassion, transparency, and excellent patient experiences. If you want to do meaningful dentistry in a calm, modern, family-focused practice where root causes matter and patients feel truly cared for, Waterford Dental is the kind of team worth joining.