Dental Hygienist

Specialty Dental Brands; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Dental Brands is seeking a full‑time Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive care, educate patients, and support efficient clinical operations in Phoenix. You will work with dentists and the clinical team to assess oral health, perform cleanings, radiographs, and preventive treatments while maintaining strict infection control and privacy standards.

You will contribute to accurate documentation, patient comfort, and team collaboration, helping to ensure high-quality care and a positive

Qualifications

• Maintain licensure and CE in accordance with state regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism and reliability in a fast paced clinical environment.
• Collaborate with leadership and clinical team to support goals and high standards of patient care.
• Uphold culture and core values as defined in handbook.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings with removal of plaque, tartar, and stains.
• Assess patients for signs of oral disease and communicate concerns to the dentist.
• Take and interpret dental radiographs following safety guidelines.
• Apply preventive treatments such as fluoride and sealants.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate patient histories and treatment records.
• Support dentists during procedures within hygienist scope.
• Ensure patient comfort with clear communication and professional chairside manner.
• Maintain infection control, sterilization, and privacy compliance.
• Assist with operatory setup, equipment care, and inventory management.
• Collaborate to support efficient patient flow and consistent standards.
• Communicate with teams to coordinate patient care and front office support.
• Participate in meetings and continuing education to support growth.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Patient education

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

Dental hygienist license

Job description

Description

The Dental Hygienist plays a critical role in delivering preventive dental care while supporting efficient clinical operations and exceptional patient experiences. Working collaboratively with the dentist, Clinical Manager, and clinical team, this position focuses on patient education, oral health assessment, and adherence to the practice’s clinical, safety, and compliance standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including removal of plaque, tartar, and stains.
• Assess patients for signs of oral disease, document findings, and communicate concerns to the dentist.
• Take, process, and interpret dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Apply preventive treatments such as fluoride and dental sealants.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene, preventive care, and overall oral health.
• Review, update, and maintain accurate patient medical and dental histories, treatment notes, and records.
• Support dentists during procedures within the hygienist’s scope of practice.
• Ensure patient comfort through clear communication, empathy, and professional chairside manner.
• Maintain strict compliance with infection control, sterilization, OSHA, HIPAA, and universal precaution protocols.
• Assist with operatory setup, equipment care, and clinical inventory management.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Manager to support efficient patient flow and consistent clinical standards.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and front office teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Support front office operations as needed, including patient flow, scheduling support, or check-in/check-out assistance during peak times.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and continuing education to support professional growth and practice improvement.
• Contribute to a positive, patient-centered, and team-oriented work environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support daily operations and evolving practice needs.

Job Type

Full-time

Requirements

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Maintain all required licensure, certifications, and continuing education in accordance with state regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and flexibility in a fast paced clinical environment.
• Work collaboratively with leadership and clinical team members to support practice goals and high standards of patient care.
• Team members are expected to uphold the culture outlined in the SDB Handbook, with a focus on our core values and any additional responsibilities as defined

Salary Description

$43- 50 hourly