Dental Hygienist

Top Gum Dental; Tea (SD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Continuing education allowance

Flexible scheduling

Referral incentives

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Top Gum Dental in Tea, SD is seeking a high-performing dental hygienist who is passionate about quality, patient-centered care. You will deliver preventive care, educate patients, and collaborate with a small team to create a seamless experience for every patient.

Licensed in South Dakota, CPR/BLS certified, experience with Open Dental is helpful, and leadership interest is welcomed. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities in a family-owned practice.

Qualifications

• Active South Dakota Dental Hygienist license and CPR/BLS certification.
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and patient-focused approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with pediatric patients or Open Dental is helpful.
• Interest in leadership or mentoring is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dental procedures when needed.
• Conduct patient screenings and assessments.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Expose digital X-rays and conduct intraoral digital scans.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charting.
• Collaborate with dentists and team members to create a seamless patient experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Leadership interest

Education

Dental Hygienist license (South Dakota)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

We are seeking a high-performing, coachable dental hygienist who is passionate about delivering quality, patient-centered care in Tea, South Dakota.

Meaningful work in a people-first practice.

$40-$50 per hour, plus full benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

What You'll Do

• Assist with dental procedures when needed.
• Conduct patient screenings and assessments.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Expose digital X-rays and conduct intraoral digital scans.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charting.
• Collaborate with dentists and team members to create a seamless patient experience.

What We're Looking For

• Active South Dakota Dental Hygienist license and CPR/BLS certification.
• A compassionate, detail-oriented, and patient-focused approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with pediatric patients or Open Dental is helpful.
• Interest in leadership or mentoring is welcomed.

What We Offer

• $40-$50 per hour, based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support.
• Flexible scheduling, referral incentives, and a collaborative team culture.

Our Culture

Top Gum Dental is a family-owned practice where every team member's voice matters. We value integrity, empathy, teamwork, and growth, with regular team lunches, skill-sharing sessions, and open meetings where ideas and wins are shared.