Dental Hygienist

Job overview

Dental Hygienist at Tend in Washington, DC. This is an onsite position with a salary range of $62-72 USD per hour, plus bonus potential. Tend is a modern dental studio focused on patient experience and team collaboration. This role exists to deliver top-tier preventive and periodontal care, collaborating with dental assistants and dentists to ensure excellent patient outcomes and experiences.

What you'll do

• Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing (SRP), 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 and treatment plan recommendations.
• Proactively drive hygiene production.
• Maintain strong patient relationships through clear communication and education.
• 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

Skills & competencies

dental hygienist

washington dc

onsite

full-time

preventive care

periodontal care

team-based care

patient education

$62-72/hr

tend

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.