Full and Part time or PRN Dental Hygienist

As a Dental Hygienist at Tend, you’ll deliver top‑tier preventive care in a modern, thoughtfully designed studio with the support of a dedicated dental assistant through our Team (Assisted) Hygiene model. 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.

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 (if required).

Comfort with digital charting and x‑rays, intraoral cameras, and technology‑driven care.

Availability for full‑time (32–40 hrs/week, including AM/PM and Saturday shifts), part‑time (2–3 days/week, including AM/PM and Saturday shifts), or PRN schedules.

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while performing hygiene procedures.

Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle instruments, perform scaling and polishing, and operate clinical equipment.

Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read charts, assess oral conditions, interpret radiographs, and document findings.

Occasional lifting or movement of equipment, instrument trays, and supplies up to 25 lbs.

Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, team members, and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Assisted Hygiene – A dental assistant to support your patient flow and prep.

CE & Professional Development – Virtual and in‑person learning opportunities.

Health Comes First – Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus our own Dental Wellness Program.

Time to Recharge – Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays.

Support, When You Need It – Life & AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, legal support, and more.

Smart Spending Options – FSAs, HSAs, and pre‑tax transit benefits.

50–$58 USD per hour.

Bonus Pay Range

$1–$20 USD per hour equivalent monthly.

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