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. This role exists to provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care to patients, collaborating with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize schedules and enhance patient experiences. The Dental Hygienist will partner with dentists to identify treatment needs and educate patients, contributing to the overall clinical excellence and patient satisfaction at Tend.

What you'll do

• Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care (prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, gingivitis scaling, oral cancer screenings, Itero scan, sealants, Zoom whitening, Perio Protect, Curodont, fluoride treatments, 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

part-time

prn

onsite

$52-$58/hr

bonus pay

preventive care

periodontal care

patient education

team-based care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

About the employer

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