Dental Hygienist

Job overview

Dental Hygienist at Tend, Washington DC. This is an onsite position. The base pay range is $62—$72 USD per hour, with potential for a monthly bonus. Tend is a modern dental studio focused on high-quality patient care and a supportive team environment. This role exists to provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care to patients, collaborating with dental assistants and dentists to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and patient experiences. The Dental Hygienist is crucial for maintaining the high standards of care and patient satisfaction at Tend.

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.
• 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.
• 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

washington dc

onsite

full-time

preventive care

periodontal care

team-assisted hygiene

$62-$72/hr

tend

dental studio

ce opportunities

malpractice insurance

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Malpractice Insurance
• CE & Professional Development

About the employer

Tend is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.