Dental Hygienist

Job overview

Dental Hygienist at Tend, New York, NY. This is an onsite position with a salary range of $52-$58 per hour, plus a monthly bonus. Tend is a modern dental studio focused on delivering top-tier preventive care with a dedicated dental assistant. This role exists to provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care to patients, collaborating with dentists to identify treatment needs and educating patients on oral hygiene. The Dental Hygienist is crucial for driving hygiene production and ensuring a high-quality patient experience within Tend's assisted hygiene model.

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, 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.
• 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

Skills & competencies

dental hygienist

new york ny

full-time

part-time

prn

onsite

preventive care

periodontal care

patient education

dental assistant support

$52-$58/hr

$1-$20/hr bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• CE & Professional Development
• Malpractice Insurance
• 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 Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.