Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Elevate Your Hygiene Career at Smile Design Hernando!

As a clinical provider and patient advocate, you'll be given all the resources you need to provide exceptional care, while expanding your clinical skillset. You'll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, backed by the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program.

About This Office

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | Growth Opportunity Available

Schedule:

• Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Total: ~25 scheduled hours/week
• Opportunity to add Fridays in the future as the schedule grows

Grow Your Career in a High-Impact, Perio-Focused Practice

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Dental Hygienist to join our established, patient-focused practice led by Dr. Bessada. This is a great opportunity for a hygienist who thrives in a collaborative, autonomy-driven environment and enjoys working with a strong periodontal patient base.

Our office has been serving the community for years and has built a reputation for delivering high-quality care while fostering a supportive, team-oriented culture.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Autonomy & Trust: You will have the ability to own your schedule and clinical approach while working in partnership with a supportive doctor
• Strong Perio Program: Work in a practice with a high SRP volume where your clinical skills truly make an impact
• Growth Potential: Opportunity to expand your schedule as patient demand continues to grow
• Established Patient Base: A steady flow of patients with consistent treatment needs
• Supportive Team: Friendly, collaborative environment with experienced team members, including a long-tenured hygienist

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care, including prophylaxis and SRPs
• Complete periodontal charting and probing, collaborating closely with the doctor
• Educate patients on oral health, treatment needs, and long-term care
• Perform oral cancer screenings (Visilite)
• Utilize technology such as intraoral scanning (or be willing to learn)
• Support overall patient care and contribute to a positive office experience

What We're Looking For

• At least 1–2 years of experience as a Dental Hygienist is required.
• Comfortable treating periodontal patients and performing SRPs
• Strong communicator who enjoys patient education and building relationships
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and sense of ownership
• Team player who values collaboration but can also work independently
• Willingness to grow with the office long-term

About Smile Design Hernando

Smile Design Hernando is a well-established, patient-centered dental practice committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care. Led by Dr. Bessada, who has been with the practice for over 8 years, the office has evolved into a perio-focused practice with a strong emphasis on patient education and clinical excellence.

Our team takes pride in creating a friendly, supportive, and team-oriented environment where every team member plays an important role in patient care. With a long-tenured hygienist on the team and a steady patient base, we offer a stable and collaborative setting where hygienists are trusted to take ownership of their role and make a meaningful impact on patients' oral health.

Qualifications:

• Current dental hygienist license
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
• Clinical needs as required by office