Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands Inc.; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health

Dental

Vision

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount programs

Pet insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Dental Hygienist to deliver high-quality preventive care and patient education in a patient-focused environment. You will work with dentists and a team to provide personalized treatments and promote oral health.

Licensed hygienists or those eligible to obtain licensure in California are welcome, along with CPR certification and a collaborative mindset. Competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package support your ongoing growth.

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.

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 education

Preventive care

Education

Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible in CA

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)

Mondays 8-5pm and Saturday's 8-4pm

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

$50-$55 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
• 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].