Dental Hygienist

Job overview

Dental Hygienist at Tend. This is an onsite position in New York, NY. The pay range is $52-$58 USD per hour, plus a monthly bonus. Tend is a modern dental studio focused on preventive care and patient experience. This role exists to deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care to patients, collaborating with dental assistants and dentists to ensure high-quality treatment and patient education. The Dental Hygienist plays a key role in driving hygiene production and maintaining strong patient relationships.

What you'll do

• Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care (prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing (SRP), gingivitis scaling, oral cancer screenings, Itero scan, sealants, Zoom whitening, Perio Protect, Curodont, fluoride treatments, and patient education) in alignment with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize schedule, manage sterilization and room turnover, and support patient care and documentation.
• Partner with dentists for hygiene exams to identify and recommend treatment plans.
• Proactively drive hygiene production by maximizing chair time, recommending preventive care, and supporting same-day treatment opportunities.
• Work within Tend’s Team (Assisted) Hygiene model.
• Maintain strong relationships with patients through clear communication, trust-building, and personalized education.
• Collaborate closely with the broader studio team.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

What we're looking for

Education

Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program

Experience

Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program. Current, active hygiene license in the state you’re applying for. Current Anesthesia/ Nitrous license in applicable state. Current CPR/BLS certification. Comfort with digital charting and x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care.

Skills & competencies

dental hygienist

new york ny

full-time

onsite

preventive care

periodontal care

patient education

ce

401(k)

health insurance

$52+/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• CE & Professional Development, Malpractice Insurance, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) plan, Life & AD&D insurance, EAP, legal support, FSAs, HSAs, and pre-tax transit benefits

About the employer

Tend is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.