Pediatric Dental Hygienist

Smile Doctors, LLC; Kinnelon (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Doctors, a leading orthodontic support organization, seeks a Pediatric Dental Hygienist to join their people-first culture. This role involves delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring compliance with dental regulations, and maintaining patient records. Competitive benefits and a nurturing workplace are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off in the first year

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of previous Pediatric Dental experience required.
• Ability to administer local anesthetic agents required.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver positive clinical experience while adhering to dental laws.
• Clean teeth and gums, apply fluoride treatments, and manage patient records.
• Examine indications of oral diseases and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Multi-tasking

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current CPR Certificate

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM

The vision of Smile Doctors is our people-first culture which creates an environment of passionate, caring Team Members dedicated to providing fun and encouraging relationships with each other and our patients. Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We focus on the importance of the individual and recognize that each person on our Team has something great to offer. We recognize talents and strengths and take care to nurture those abilities to help our Team Members grow into successful people in their careers, in our organization, and beyond.

Looking for a career that makes you smile?

We’re seeking a Pediatric Dental Hygienist to join our growing team.

How you’ll make us better:

Responsible for delivering positive clinical experience to all patients while following strict adherence to company policies as well state dental laws, rules and regulations under the direction and supervision of a Dentist.

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring that the Ultimate Patient Experience is delivered to every patient
• Clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and gums
• Examine for indications of oral cancer
• Reviewing a patient’s dental and medical history
• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately
• Recommending care to improve a patient’s oral health
• Applying fluoride treatments
• Taking x-rays and reviewing them for signs of dental diseases
• Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments

We’re proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you’ve got the following, you’ll fit right in:

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers
• Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Prerequisites for success:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Current CPR Certificate required
• Ability to administer local anesthetic agents required
• Minimum one (1) year of previous Pediatric Dental experience required

The Perks:

In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• 2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members

Why Smile Doctors?

As the nation’s leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors partners with local orthodontic practices to offer world-class patient care with hometown heart. We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment.

Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond. As the fastest-growing organization of our kind in the industry, we’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles.

Smile Doctors and all our affiliating practices are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and welcome diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.