Dental Hygienist - Curious about a Wellness-Centered Practice

Jennifer Wu, DDS; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Jennifer Wu, DDS in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join on Fridays from 8:00AM to 1:00PM, starting in August and continuing through January. This role offers a chance to practice dentistry differently and contribute to a wellness-centered approach.

You’ll educate patients about how oral health relates to overall wellness, provide preventive and periodontal care, and collaborate with a compassionate team that values learning, kindness, and patient

Qualifications

• Active California Registered Dental Hygienist license is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Gentle, compassionate chairside manner is important.
• Strong attention to detail is expected.
• Positive, team‑first attitude is valued.
• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn are important.
• Experience is appreciated, but character, curiosity, and cultural fit matter most.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional preventive and periodontal care.
• Build trust through compassionate, personalized patient interactions.
• Educate patients about the connection between oral and overall health.
• Encourage patients to take an active role in their wellness.
• Collaborate with a supportive team that values excellence, kindness, and continual learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Chairside manner

Attention to detail

Team player

Growth mindset

Education

California Registered Dental Hygienist license

Job description

Looking for something a little different?

What if your role as a dental hygienist could be about more than cleaning teeth? What if you could help patients understand how their oral health impacts their overall health—and be part of a team that's passionate about prevention, education, and lifelong wellness? At Jennifer Wu DDS, we believe dentistry should help people become healthier, not just treat disease. We're a wellness‑centered practice focused on personalized care, meaningful patient relationships, and empowering people to take ownership of their health.

We're looking for a part‑time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team on Fridays from 8:00AM to 1:00PM, beginning in August and continuing through mid‑January. This position is ideal for someone looking to supplement their current schedule while experiencing a different approach to dentistry.

You might be a great fit if you…

• Love building genuine relationships with patients.
• Believe education is just as important as treatment.
• Have a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a collaborative team.
• Are curious, coachable, and committed to continual growth.
• Are open‑minded about wellness dentistry—even if it's completely new to you.
• Enjoy learning about the connection between oral health and whole‑body health.
• Want to grow beyond traditional hygiene and continue expanding your clinical knowledge.

You do not need previous experience with wellness dentistry. In fact, many people don't fully know what it means until they experience it. What matters most to us is your curiosity, willingness to learn, and excitement about helping patients achieve better overall health.

What you’ll do

• Provide exceptional preventive and periodontal care.
• Build trust through compassionate, personalized patient interactions.
• Educate patients about the connection between oral and overall health.
• Encourage patients to take an active role in their wellness.
• Collaborate with a supportive team that values excellence, kindness, and continual learning.

What we’re looking for

• Active California Registered Dental Hygienist license.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Gentle, compassionate chairside manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive, team‑first attitude.
• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Experience is appreciated, but character, curiosity, and cultural fit matter most.

If you’re looking for a meaningful opportunity to practice dentistry differently, expand your perspective, and work with a team that genuinely cares about making a difference, we’d love to meet you. We’d love to hear your story.