Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 148,781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

CE opportunities

HSA

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. proudly supports Bright Now! Dental in Visalia, California, seeking a Dental Hygienist to deliver high-quality preventive and periodontal care. You’ll educate patients, work with doctors, and help build a welcoming experience for every visit.

Licensed Dental Hygienist with CPR certification, strong communication skills, and a passion for patient care is encouraged to apply, including new graduates. Competitive compensation and company-paid CE opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist in state of practice.
• CPR certification current or eligible.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for patient education and high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within scope.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and the link between oral and overall health.
• Build trusting relationships and create a welcoming, non-judgmental experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to personalize treatment.

Skills

Dental Hygienist license

CPR certification

Communication skills

Patient education

New graduates welcome

Job description

Overview

Dental Hygienist | Bright Now! Dental

Build a hygiene career where you can do your best work - and feel supported doing it.

At Bright Now! Dental, supported by Smile Brands, we believe great dental hygienists deserve the autonomy to practice at the top of their scope, the time to build meaningful patient relationships, and a team that values the important role hygiene plays in overall health.

Whether you’re an experienced hygienist looking for your next opportunity or a new graduate ready to launch your career, you’ll find clinical support, continuing education, modern resources, and a team invested in helping you succeed.

Why Hygienists Choose Bright Now! Dental

• Practice at the top of your scope. Use your clinical skills, judgment, and expertise to provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care.
• Build relationships, not just appointments. Educate patients, earn their trust, and make a lasting impact on their oral and overall health.
• Have a voice in patient care. Partner with doctors and your clinical team to develop personalized treatment plans and deliver comprehensive care.
• Keep growing. Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, training, and opportunities to expand your clinical skills.
• Feel supported. Be part of a collaborative team that understands the value of hygiene and wants to see you succeed.
• Love where you work. Join a culture built around kindness, respect, teamwork, and creating a great experience for both patients and teammates.

What You’ll Do

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll provide preventive and periodontal care while helping patients understand the connection between oral health and overall wellness. You’ll educate and motivate patients, collaborate with doctors on treatment recommendations, and create a comfortable, judgment-free experience at every visit.

What We’re Looking For

• Active state Dental Hygienist license or eligibility for licensure
• Current CPR certification
• A passion for patient education and high-quality clinical care
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Schedule (days/hours)

Tues, Thursday and Friday 8-5

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

$50-52 an hour

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].