Dental Hygienist

Job overview

Dental Hygienist at Tend, New York, NY. This is an onsite position with a salary range of $52-$58 USD per hour, plus a monthly bonus. Tend is a modern dental studio focused on delivering top-tier preventive care. The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care to patients, collaborating with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize schedules and deliver clinical excellence.

What you'll do

• Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care — including 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 — all in alignment with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize your schedule, manage sterilization and room turnover, and support patient care and documentation.
• Partner with dentists for hygiene exams to identify and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs.
• 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, partnering closely with dedicated dental assistants to deliver efficient, high-quality care, enhance the patient experience, and create a more supported, team-driven clinical environment.
• Maintain strong relationships with patients through clear communication, trust-building, and personalized education.
• Collaborate closely with the broader studio team — including doctors, assistants, and operations leaders — to ensure seamless patient care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through CE opportunities, internal hygiene forums, and peer collaboration.

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

dental assistant support

ce opportunities

malpractice insurance

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — plus our own Dental Wellness Program
• CE & Professional Development
• Malpractice Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Life & AD&D insurance, EAP, legal support, and more
• FSAs, HSAs, and pre-tax transit benefits

About the employer

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