Dental Hygenist

Horizon West Happenings; Horizon West (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive family-oriented team

Collaborative front/clinical teams

Modern technology-driven office

Growth and continued learning

Community-centered practice

Job summary

Lakeview Dental is hiring a compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our Lakeview family in the Winter Garden/ Horizon West community. This full‑time role offers a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with compensation from $36/hour based on experience.

You will provide comprehensive hygiene services, educate patients on lifelong oral health, review histories, and assist the dentist while maintaining OSHA standards in a modern, technology-driven office.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Dental Hygiene License (required).
• Local Anesthesia Certification (preferred).
• X-ray and CPR Certifications (required).
• Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
• Familiarity with Oryx or similar dental software.
• 1+ year of hygiene experience (preferred).
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese (a plus!).
• A friendly, team-oriented personality and commitment to patient education.
• Bonus points if you enjoy creating content for social media — we love sharing healthy smiles!

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hygiene services including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments, oral cancer screenings, arrestin placement, periodontal charting, in-office whitening, and oral hygiene education.
• Review and update medical/dental histories and record accurate vital signs and notes.
• Recognize, assess, and report periodontal and dental conditions to the dentist.
• Document care, treatment plans, and areas of existing restorations or potential decay.
• Encourage patients to pursue recommended treatments and maintain their oral health.
• Take high-quality intraoral scans and X-rays with precision.
• Clean, sterilize, and set up operatories and instruments according to OSHA standards.
• Arrive early to help prepare rooms and ensure a smooth start to the day.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
• Assist the dentist or front office team as needed for patient flow and scheduling support

Skills

Dental Hygiene License (FL)

Local Anesthesia

X-ray Certification

CPR Certification

Bilingual: Spanish/Portuguese

Content creation for social media

Education

Dental Hygiene Degree

Tools

Oryx or similar dental software

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: From $36/hour, based on experience

Join Our Lakeview Family
At Lakeview Dental, we’re more than a dental office — we’re a hometown practice built on warmth, trust, and genuine care for our Winter Garden and Horizon West community. We’re seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Dental Hygienist who loves building patient relationships and takes pride in educating patients on lifelong oral health. If you’re passionate about prevention, teamwork, and providing the highest standard of care, we’d love to welcome you to our growing team!

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive hygiene services including: prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments, oral cancer screenings, arrestin placement, periodontal charting, in-office whitening, and oral hygiene education
• Review and update medical/dental histories and record accurate vital signs and notes
• Recognize, assess, and report periodontal and dental conditions to the dentist
• Document care, treatment plans, and areas of existing restorations or potential decay
• Encourage patients to pursue recommended treatments and maintain their oral health
• Take high-quality intraoral scans and X-rays with precision
• Clean, sterilize, and set up operatories and instruments according to OSHA standards
• Arrive early to help prepare rooms and ensure a smooth start to the day
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment
• Assist the dentist or front office team as needed for patient flow and scheduling support

What You’ll Bring

• Active Florida Dental Hygiene License (required)
• Local Anesthesia Certification (preferred)
• X-ray and CPR Certifications (required)
• Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
• Familiarity with Oryx or similar dental software
• 1+ year of hygiene experience (preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese (a plus!)
• A friendly, team-oriented personality and commitment to patient education
• Bonus points if you enjoy creating content for social media — we love sharing healthy smiles!

Why You’ll Love Lakeview Dental

• Supportive, family-oriented team culture
• Collaborative environment between front and clinical teams
• Modern, technology-driven office
• Opportunities for growth and continued learning
• Community-centered practice — we treat our patients like neighbors, not number