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 delivering top-tier preventive care with a dedicated dental assistant. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive preventive and periodontal care, collaborating with dental assistants and dentists, and maintaining strong patient relationships to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and patient experiences.

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.
• 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

washington dc

onsite

full-time

day shift

preventive care

periodontal care

patient education

ce

professional development

medical

dental

vision

401(k)

pto

malpractice insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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