Dental Hygienist

Midwest Dental; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

CE opportunities

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist for the Abilene, TX area to join Monarch Dental. This full-time role offers $51–$54 per hour and a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with opportunities for professional growth and ongoing CE.

You will deliver preventive care, educate patients on oral health, and work closely with dentists and teammates to tailor treatment plans while maintaining compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Hygienist required or eligible in the state of practice.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
• Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to be licensed

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

GREAT HYGIENISTS. GREAT OPPORTUNITY. GREAT PAY.

Abilene, TX — Monarch Dental is looking for a Dental Hygienist ready to do what they love and get rewarded for it!

$51–$54/HR | FULL-TIME

If you're passionate about patients, love building relationships, and want to be part of a supportive team, this opportunity deserves a spot on your radar.

Let's make your next career move a great one!

Schedule (days/hours)

M-F 8-5

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
• Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
• New graduates are welcome!
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for patient care, education and prevention.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.

Compensation

51-54/hr

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].