Dental Hygienist

The Gleamery; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Employee discount

License reimbursement

Continuing Education credits

Job summary

The Gleamery in Santa Monica invites applications for a Dental Hygienist. This hygienist-led care model emphasizes hospitality, patient education, and high-quality preventive treatments using state-of-the-art dental technology.

You will join an enthusiastic team with guaranteed full shifts and a schedule designed for consistency and guest experience excellence. Candidates should hold a California RDH license, have BLS/CPR, and be comfortable using EMR systems.

Qualifications

• RDH license in California is required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
• Graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive dental care per California hygiene scope and supervising dentist.
• Perform professional cleanings using Airflow technology and traditional instruments.
• Complete SRP as prescribed by the supervising dentist.
• Educate guests on oral health findings and preventive care strategies.
• Educate guests on home care techniques and Gleamery services.
• Assist with GleamFit aligner consultations and guest education.
• Collaborate with treatment coordination to ensure a smooth guest experience.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Guest communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Professionalism

Education

Certificate or Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene (ACD)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

About The Gleamery

The Gleamery is a health and wellness startup reinventing the dental industry. Our mission is to build the first national dental brand specializing in professional-grade, high-quality exams, cleanings, whitening, and straightening—the services modern consumers want and need. With a hospitality-driven ethos and a seamless, technology-enabled guest experience, The Gleamery is rapidly expanding across the U.S., redefining preventive and cosmetic dental care.

Dental Hygienist - Santa Monica

The Gleamery is a health and wellness startup reinventing the dental industry. Our mission is to build the first national dental brand specializing in professional-grade, high-quality exams, cleanings, whitening, and straightening—the services modern consumers want and need. With a hospitality-driven ethos and a seamless, technology-enabled guest experience, The Gleamery is rapidly expanding across the U.S., redefining preventive and cosmetic dental care.

About The Role

At The Gleamery, we’ve built a unique model of care that is hygienist-led. Becoming the employer of choice for dental hygienists is one of our core mission pillars, and it shows in every detail of how we’ve designed our business.

Our studios are beautifully designed with ergonomics in mind, so you can do your best work comfortably and sustainably. We equip every room with state-of-the-art dental technology, ensuring you have the best tools at your fingertips. You’ll be part of an incredible, supportive team, with regular all-hands meetings to share business context, open feedback loops so your voice helps shape how we grow, and guaranteed full shifts so you always know your schedule is solid.

At The Gleamery, hygienists aren’t just employees—you’re leaders in care, innovation, and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Preventive Care

• Provide comprehensive preventive dental care in accordance with California dental hygiene scope of practice and the treatment plans prescribed by the supervising dentist.
• Perform professional dental cleanings using Airflow technology and traditional instrumentation, including biofilm and stain removal.
• Perform gross debridement procedures and scaling and root planing (SRP) as prescribed by the supervising dentist.
• Conduct salivary testing and other preventive screenings and educate guests on oral health findings and preventive care strategies.
• Apply fluoride, Curodont, and other preventive treatments as indicated in the guest’s care plan.
• Provide in-studio whitening treatments and educate guests on proper aftercare and maintenance.
• Perform comprehensive oral health assessments, including periodontal charting, recession measurements, and documentation of clinical findings in the EMR.
• Capture high-quality diagnostic records, including iTero scans, intraoral photos, and Nomad X-rays as part of preventive, whitening, and aligner workflows.
• Assist with night guard and retainer workflows, including scans, guest education, and delivery as prescribed by the supervising dentist.
• Maintain accurate, thorough clinical documentation for all procedures, assessments, and guest interactions within the electronic medical record system.

Education & Guest Guidance

• Educate guests on oral health findings, preventive care strategies, and evidence-based hygiene best practices.
• Reinforce treatment recommendations and care plans as prescribed by the supervising dentist.
• Help guests understand Gleamery services and preventive care options, including cleanings, whitening, GleamFit Aligners, GleamGuards, and anti-cavity therapies.
• Assist with the clinical components of GleamFit aligner consultations, including record collection, scans, and guest education, in collaboration with the supervising dentist.
• Educate guests on proper home care techniques and oral care products that support long‑term oral health.
• Answer guest questions and provide clear explanations of procedures, aftercare, and preventive care recommendations.Partner closely with the doctor and treatment coordination team to ensure guests feel informed, supported, and confident in their care plan.

Schedule & Operational Support

• Collaborate with the Guest Services team to support appointment flow, including rebooking guests and assisting with confirmations when appropriate.
• Ensure intake paperwork, clinical photos, and records are complete and ready prior to treatment.
• Support efficient studio flow by assisting with same‑day schedule adjustments when needed.
• Turn over operatories promptly between guests while maintaining a clean, organized, and fully prepared clinical environment.
• Support sterilization and instrument processing in accordance with OSHA and infection control protocols.
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and guest privacy standards.
• Partner with Guest Services and clinical teammates to deliver a seamless, hospitality-driven guest experience.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings, clinical trainings, and continuing education opportunities.

About You

• A commitment to clinical excellence and high standards of personal and team performance.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and adherence to clinical protocols and company standards.
• A high level of professionalism and respect for guest privacy and confidentiality.
• Excellent guest communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The ability to remain calm, focused, and professional in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
• A proactive and team‑oriented mindset with enthusiasm for contributing to a growing clinical organization.
• Flexibility to support studio operating hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
• Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the state of California.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Comfort using dental technology and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Benefits & Compensation

• $60/hr + bonuses.
• Paid Time Off (for full-time and part-time).
• Sick Leave (for full-time and part-time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time).
• 401K (for full-time and part-time).
• Employee discount on all Gleamery services and products.
• RDH renewal license reimbursement (up to $300).
• Opportunities for Continuing Education Credits via internal trainings.

Come and be a part of the Gleam Team!