Dental Hygienist

GD FL II PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

401(k) Retirement Plan.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.

Voluntary Insurance Options.

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flex.

FSA Options.

Job summary

Smiles in the Cove Dental Hygienist position in Panama City, FL offers a full-time opportunity with a Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You’ll perform prophylaxis, SRP, X-rays, and patient education in a supportive team environment.

Active Florida Dental Hygiene License is required, with new graduates welcome. The clinic emphasizes patient care, infection control, and collaborative teamwork to deliver high-quality dentistry.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Dental Hygiene License required.
• New graduates and candidates awaiting licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of periodontal charting, X-rays, prophylaxis, SRP, and patient education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, positive, and passionate about patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive hygiene services, including prophylaxis and SRP.
• Complete periodontal charting and take dental X-rays.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Administer fluoride treatments and other preventive services.
• Identify oral health concerns and communicate treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with Dr. Carandang and the team to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection control protocols.
• Build positive relationships and create a comfortable patient experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Patient care focus

Education

Florida Dental Hygiene License

New graduates welcome / awaiting licensure

Job description

Location: Smiles in the Cove Dental Hygienist Smiles in the Cove | Panama City, FL Pay: $36–$42 per hour, based on experience + $5,000 Sign On Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM (1-hour lunch) Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you a compassionate Dental Hygienist who enjoys helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles? Do you love building relationships with patients while working alongside a supportive dental team? Smiles in the Cove, led by Dr. Krista Thompson (from the Forest Park office), is looking for a dedicated, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our team! We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, personalized dental care in a friendly and supportive environment. We believe in giving our hygienists the time, tools, and clinical support needed to provide exceptional patient care.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Our schedule is designed to support quality care without rushing through appointments: One-hour recall appointments. One-hour SRP appointments (two quadrants). New patients are seen by the doctor first. Consistent Monday–Thursday schedule. Three-day weekends every week! Supportive, collaborative clinical environment. No Friday or weekend hours.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Additional Voluntary Insurance Options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive hygiene services, including prophylaxis and scaling and root planing (SRP).
• Complete periodontal charting and take dental X-rays.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Administer fluoride treatments and other preventive services.
• Identify oral health concerns and communicate treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with Dr. Carandang and the team to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection control protocols.
• Build positive relationships and create a comfortable patient experience.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Dental Hygiene License required.
• New graduates and candidates awaiting licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of periodontal charting, X-rays, prophylaxis, SRP, and patient education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, positive, and passionate about patient care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

We believe dentistry is about more than treating teeth. It's about caring for people, building relationships, and helping our community enjoy healthier, more confident smiles. We value teamwork, quality dentistry, and creating an environment where both patients and team members feel appreciated and supported.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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