Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Telemedicine

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

401k plan

Continued education

Job summary

Bright Now! Dental, supported by Smile Brands, seeks a Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in Oakland, CA. Pay is $55-$65 per hour with 16-24 hours weekly over 2-3 days.

Join a team that values patient relationships and preventive care. Deliver high-quality hygiene care, educate patients, and collaborate with dentists. Enjoy company-paid CE, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package based on hours worked.

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

Licensed Dental Hygienist

CPR certification

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care passion

Team collaboration

Education

New graduates welcome

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.

Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Location: Oakland, CA-8105 Edgewater Drive #250 Oakland, California 94621
Pay: $55-$65 per hour
Schedule: Part-time | 2-3 days per week | 16-24 hours per week

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Practice at the top of your scope - Use your clinical skills, education and expertise to make a meaningful difference in patient care.
• Build patient relationships - Educate and empower patients to take an active role in their oral and overall health.
• Work as a team - Collaborate with dentists and fellow hygienists to provide personalized, comprehensive care.
• Keep growing - Access company-paid CE, training and professional development opportunities.
• Make an impact - Help patients feel comfortable, informed and confident about their care.
• Join a team that cares - Work in a supportive, welcoming environment where kindness, empathy and respect matter.

Schedule (days/hours)

2-3 days/week

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

55-65

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].