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 a monthly bonus. Tend is a modern dental studio focused on preventive care and patient experience. This role exists to deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care to patients, collaborating with dental assistants and dentists to ensure high-quality treatment and patient satisfaction.

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 recommend treatment plans.
• 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. Current, active hygiene license. Current Anesthesia/Nitrous license. Current CPR/BLS certification. Comfort with digital charting and x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care.

Skills & competencies

dental hygienist

tend

washington dc

onsite

full-time

preventive care

periodontal care

dental assistant support

ce

professional development

$62-$72/hr

bonus eligible

no weekends

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: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters. Sector: 71.