Dental Hygienist – Growth, Patient Education & Modern Tech

Horizon West Happenings; Horizon West (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive family-oriented team

Collaborative front/clinical teams

Modern technology-driven office

Growth and continued learning

Community-centered practice

Job summary

Lakeview Dental is hiring a compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our Lakeview family in the Winter Garden/ Horizon West community. This full‑time role offers a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with compensation from $36/hour based on experience.

You will provide comprehensive hygiene services, educate patients on lifelong oral health, review histories, and assist the dentist while maintaining OSHA standards in a modern, technology-driven office.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Dental Hygiene License (required).
• Local Anesthesia Certification (preferred).
• X-ray and CPR Certifications (required).
• Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
• Familiarity with Oryx or similar dental software.
• 1+ year of hygiene experience (preferred).
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese (a plus!).
• A friendly, team-oriented personality and commitment to patient education.
• Bonus points if you enjoy creating content for social media — we love sharing healthy smiles!

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hygiene services including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments, oral cancer screenings, arrestin placement, periodontal charting, in-office whitening, and oral hygiene education.
• Review and update medical/dental histories and record accurate vital signs and notes.
• Recognize, assess, and report periodontal and dental conditions to the dentist.
• Document care, treatment plans, and areas of existing restorations or potential decay.
• Encourage patients to pursue recommended treatments and maintain their oral health.
• Take high-quality intraoral scans and X-rays with precision.
• Clean, sterilize, and set up operatories and instruments according to OSHA standards.
• Arrive early to help prepare rooms and ensure a smooth start to the day.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
• Assist the dentist or front office team as needed for patient flow and scheduling support

Skills

Dental Hygiene License (FL)

Local Anesthesia

X-ray Certification

CPR Certification

Bilingual: Spanish/Portuguese

Content creation for social media

Education

Dental Hygiene Degree

Tools

Oryx or similar dental software

Job description

Lakeview Dental is hiring a compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our Lakeview family in the Winter Garden/ Horizon West community. This full‑time role offers a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with compensation from $36/hour based on experience.

You will provide comprehensive hygiene services, educate patients on lifelong oral health, review histories, and assist the dentist while maintaining OSHA standards in a modern, technology-driven office.