Dental Hygienist

Westphalia Holdings; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Retention Bonus

4-day work week

Job summary

Westphalia Holdings operates an established dental practice in Mount Pleasant, SC, seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join a long-tenured team. This is not a high-volume environment; care focuses on cosmetic and relationship-based dentistry with an emphasis on quality patient care.

The role offers full-time hours, a 4-day work week (Mon–Thu), a $5,000 retention bonus paid over time, and growth opportunities within a patient-centered practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Active South Carolina Dental Hygiene License, or eligibility to obtain.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene procedures.
• Adult and pediatric prophylaxis.
• Scaling and Root Planing (SRP).
• Periodontal maintenance.
• Take diagnostic radiographs.
• Review and update patient medical histories.
• Educate patients regarding preventive care and home-care techniques.
• Identify and communicate potential restorative and periodontal needs.
• Collaborate with the doctor on treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, and sterilization protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Dental Hygiene program

South Carolina Dental Hygiene License (or eligibility)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Digital charting software

Dental practice management software

Job description

Registered Dental Hygienist

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week | $5,000 Retention Bonus | Established Fee-for-Service Practice

Are you an experienced Dental Hygienist looking for a practice where you can build meaningful patient relationships, provide exceptional care, and become an important part of a long-tenured team? An established dental practice in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is seeking a confident, patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join its team. This is not a high-volume, insurance-driven hygiene environment. The practice has built an exceptional reputation around comprehensive, cosmetic, and relationship-based dentistry, serving an established patient base that values quality care and invests in its oral health. For the right hygienist, this is an opportunity to join a sophisticated, patient-centered practice, work alongside an experienced Partner Dentist and established clinical team, and build a long-term career in one of the Charleston area's most desirable communities.

Compensation & Schedule

We believe experienced hygienists should be rewarded for both their clinical expertise and the value they bring to the practice. This position offers competitive guaranteed compensation, additional commission / performance-based earning opportunity, $5,000 Retention Bonus, paid over time, opportunity to earn beyond a traditional fixed hourly hygiene model. The compensation structure is designed to provide stability while also giving a productive hygienist the opportunity to participate in the growth they help create.

Schedule

Full-Time. Monday–Thursday. 4-Day Work Week. Enjoy a consistent full-time schedule with Fridays and weekends free.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Established Fee-for-Service Patient Base

You’ll care for an established base of loyal patients who value their oral health and have chosen the practice because of its reputation for personalized, high-quality dentistry.

Quality Over Quantity

The focus is on excellent care—not rushing patients through an unnecessarily aggressive schedule. You’ll have the opportunity to educate patients, build trust, and develop meaningful long-term relationships.

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry

Work in a clinically engaging environment where patients routinely pursue comprehensive restorative and cosmetic treatment. Hygiene is viewed as an important part of the patient's overall health, treatment planning, and long-term relationship with the practice.

Experienced, Tenured Team

You’ll be joining a team that has worked together for years and takes pride in the culture they've built. The practice isn't simply looking to fill an opening. They’re looking for the right long-term addition to the team.

Professional, Patient-Centered Environment

This is a polished, established dental practice serving patients who expect an elevated level of service and care. If you appreciate professionalism, attention to detail, strong patient relationships, and a collaborative clinical environment, you’ll feel at home here.

What You'll Do

As an important member of the clinical team, you’ll partner closely with the doctor to help patients achieve and maintain excellent oral health. Responsibilities include:

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene procedures
• Adult and pediatric prophylaxis
• Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)
• Periodontal maintenance
• Conduct comprehensive periodontal and oral-health assessments
• Take diagnostic radiographs
• Review and update patient medical histories
• Educate patients regarding preventive care and home-care techniques
• Identify and communicate potential restorative and periodontal needs
• Collaborate closely with the doctor on comprehensive treatment planning
• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical documentation
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, and sterilization protocols
• Create a comfortable, professional, and personalized experience for every patient

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

• Clinically confident and committed to exceptional patient care
• Warm, professional, and relationship-oriented
• Comfortable educating patients and discussing their oral-health needs
• Interested in comprehensive and cosmetic dentistry
• Detail-oriented and organized
• An excellent communicator
• A collaborative team player
• Motivated by professional growth and long-term stability

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
• Active South Carolina Dental Hygiene License, or eligibility to obtain
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain

Preferred

• Previous clinical hygiene experience
• Experience in a fee-for-service or comprehensive dental environment
• Strong patient education and communication skills
• Experience with digital charting and dental practice-management software

About the Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity for a hygienist who wants more than simply another hourly position. You’ll join an established practice with an exceptional patient base, experienced Partner Dentist, tenured team, and reputation for comprehensive, high-quality care - while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of a four-day work week and a compensation model that rewards your contribution to the practice. If you're looking for great patients, an exceptional team, and a place where you can build lasting professional relationships, we'd love to speak with you.