Dental Hygienist

Taylor Dental & Braces - a Benevis company; Maringouin (LA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly uncapped production bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education support

Company-paid certification training

Job summary

Benevis is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Baton Rouge, LA to deliver quality care and support pediatric patients within a busy practice.

The role involves performing hygienic procedures, taking x-rays, and educating families while adhering to safety protocols and production targets. Competitive hourly pay is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Active dental hygienist license in good standing.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Ability to work under dentist supervision and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality, compassionate care to every patient.
• Perform scaling, prophylaxis, x-rays, sealants, and fluoride under general dentist supervision.
• Offer same-day care whenever possible to provide excellent customer service.
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene.
• Assess dental condition and review medical history.
• Guide patients through the full treatment process with clear explanations.
• Assist with dental and periodontal charting as needed.
• Take and file x-rays in patient charts as needed.
• Follow all regulations and company standards.

Skills

Dental hygiene procedures

X-ray taking

Patient education

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

Active Dental Hygienist license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Overview:

Dental Hygienist

Baton Rouge, LA | Benevis

$45-$53/hour

plus production pay

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and continuing education support

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Bi-weekly uncapped production bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts, PTO, and paid company holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Company-paid certification training - CPR, radiology, nitrous oxide, and more

What You’ll Do As a Dental Hygienst

• Deliver quality, compassionate care to every patient
• Perform scaling and prophylaxis, x-rays, sealants, fluoride application, and related procedures under general dentist supervision
• Offer same-day care whenever possible to provide excellent customer service
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene
• Assess dental condition and needs, and review patients' medical history
• Guide parents and patients through the full treatment process
• Assist with dental and periodontal charting as needed
• Take and file x-rays in patient charts as needed
• Follow all government regulations and company standards

What You’ll Need

• Current state Dental Hygienist license
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, including a hands-on skills assessment (required at hire)

About Benevis

Benevis creates over a million happy, healthy smiles a year across more than 2,000 team members nationwide. We believe every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care, and we're looking for a hygienist who shares that mission and loves working with kids - they make up about 70% of our patient base.