Registered Dental Hygienist

Palmetto Dental Arts; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Palmetto Dental Arts is a high-end dental practice in Bluffton, SC seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist who excels in patient communication and treatment planning. You will lead preventive care, explain treatment options, and collaborate with a top-tier team to deliver cosmetic and restorative services.

The role emphasizes empowering patients to choose optimal care through empathy, education, and confident case presentations within a supportive, high-achieving environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist required.
• Excellent communication and case acceptance skills.
• Experience in patient education and treatment plan conversion.
• Ability to build trust with patients and empower treatment choices.
• Thrives in a high-performance, team-oriented environment.
• Understands clinical and emotional aspects of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care.
• Educate patients on treatments and preventive strategies.
• Support case presentation and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with doctors to deliver cosmetic and restorative services.

Skills

Communication

Case acceptance

Patient education

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed dental hygienist

Job description

Palmetto Dental Arts is a high-end, patient-focused practice driven by clinical excellence and supported by an extraordinary team of professionals. We’re on the hunt for the perfect fitting piece to our colorful puzzle: a Registered Dental Hygienist, with a passion for people, a strategic mind, and the ability to inspire confidence in every treatment conversation.

What makes this role enticing?

• You’ll work alongside a team of top-tier doctors providing full-scope dental care—from cosmetics and implants to total smile makeovers.
• You’ll use your clinical background and advanced communication training to help patients understand the “why” behind their treatment and feel empowered to say “yes.”
• You’ll help create beautiful outcomes—not just for smiles, but for lives.

You’re a potential fit if you:

• Are a licensed dental hygienist
• Have expert-level communication & case acceptance skills
• Have a proven track record in patient education and treatment plan conversion
• Love building trust with patients and making treatment accessible to all
• Thrive in a high-performance, team-oriented environment
• Understand both the clinical and emotional sides of patient care

Why you’ll love it here:

• Gorgeous, modern office with advanced technology
• Collaborative, kind, and high-achieving team
• Ongoing training in case presentation and leadership
• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities, medical insurance, 401k, PTO, paid uniforms, paid CE, paid holidays
• Four-day work week, which = three-day weekends!
• A culture that truly values your growth and contribution
• Ample schedule timing for optimal patient experiences (60-minute prophys, 120-minute new patient exams)
• Dedicated hygiene assistants
• Sign-on bonus

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a practice that empowers you to thrive and lead, we want to meet you. Your dream role might just be waiting here.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance