Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands Inc.; Bellflower (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount programs

Pet insurance

401k plan

Continuing education (CE)

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Bellflower, CA to provide preventive dental hygiene care with autonomy and team support. You will educate patients, perform assessments and collaborate with clinicians to tailor treatments, prioritizing patient comfort and prevention.

Eligible new graduates are welcome. CPR certification and strong communication skills are required. This role adheres to safety standards, with compensation between $55 and $60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Passion for patient care, education and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the link to overall health.
• Build trusting relationships and provide a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to tailor treatments.
• Stay current with dental technologies and best practices that enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Licensed Dental Hygienist

New graduates welcome

CPR certification

Strong communication

Patient care passion

Exceptional patient experience

Collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

At Bright Now! Dental, supported by Smile Brands, we offer the best of both worlds – the warm, patient-focused feel of private practice with the training, technology, benefits, and stability of a supportive organization. If you’re passionate about building lasting patient relationships, expanding your clinical skills, or making a meaningful impact in your community, you’ll find it all here. Enjoy a growth-oriented, supportive workplace that takes care of you, so you can take care of patients.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Autonomy with support. Enjoy the autonomy of private practice backed by a collaborative team.
• Growth made easy. Access mentorship and company-paid CE to advance your skills.
• Real Patient Impact. Focus on prevention and education to improve long-term health.
• A culture that cares. Join a team that leads with kindness, empathy, and respect.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday-Friday 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

$55-$60 per hour

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.

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].