Dental Hygienist - Fulltime

Job Type: Full-time | Non-Exempt

Department: Clinical Operations / Hygiene Department

Reports To: Office Manager / Lead Hygienist

Bring Your Clinical Excellence: Deliver High-Quality Care and Build Lasting Patient Relationships

Are you a dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist ready to make a meaningful impact on patient oral health and practice performance? Do you excel at conducting thorough periodontal assessments, diagnosing conditions, and guiding patients toward long-term care compliance?

Bivens Dentistry is seeking a skilled Registered Dental Hygienist I to join our dynamic clinical team. We are looking for a professional who understands that their role extends beyond cleaning teeth to include accurate disease diagnosis, effective treatment planning, and building trust that drives retention. Whether you are a new graduate with strong fundamentals or have 1–2 years of experience, your ability to deliver exceptional preventive care and educate patients will be vital to our success.

Direct Patient Impact: Your comprehensive hygiene services, including scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance, directly improve patient health and prevent disease progression.

Your ability to explain oral health conditions and home care techniques clearly fosters patient commitment, boosts case acceptance, and strengthens long-term loyalty.

Comprehensive Benefits: Earn competitive compensation while enjoying health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and opportunities for continued professional development.

High-Performance Culture: Join a team that values clinical excellence, data-driven productivity, and a collaborative approach to achieving superior patient outcomes.

Execute Comprehensive Clinical Care: Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, and adjunctive therapies with precision, adhering strictly to state scope of practice and safety protocols.

Conduct thorough periodontal assessments and document clinical findings accurately, providing the provider with essential data for continuity of treatment.

Optimize Schedule Performance: Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements without exception, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff.

The Licensed Professional: You hold an active Registered Dental Hygienist license in good standing, along with current radiation safety and CPR/BLS certifications.

The Detail-Oriented Record Keeper: You understand the importance of accurate documentation for services, findings, and consent in compliance with regulatory standards.

The Collaborator: You work professionally with all clinical team members to support a cohesive and high-performing hygiene department.

#Associate degree or higher in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.

Active Registered Dental Hygienist license in good standing in the state of practice.

2–5 years of clinical hygiene experience; new graduates with strong clinical fundamentals are welcome.

Experience with periodontal programming, SRP case management, and adjunct service delivery such as local anesthesia or fluoride varnish.

Proficiency in dental practice management software.

Strong patient communication skills with a history of high reappointment and retention performance.

Hourly Rate: Competitive pay commensurate with experience (Pay Grade TBD)

Retirement: 401(k) plan with company options

Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Time Off: Paid time off and holidays

In-person role within a supportive, patient-focused dental practice

Join Us at Bivens Dentistry

We are a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care that transforms smiles and improves lives. You will receive the training and resources necessary to thrive in this role.

Bivens Dentistry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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